Thanks Gail for your kind help!

I went to a reputable nursery and bought a 5G Hybrid Tea "brandy" for
$37. It is THE most expensive plant I've ever bought and it is my
first real rose! I sure have high expectation on it.

1. about organic fertilizer
The nursery professional recommened me do MaxSea foliar spray
(16-16-16)weekly and use Dr. Earth on root several times a year. I'd
like to do organic gardening. I use "whitney Farm" all purpose plant
food on my other plants, which I assume is true organic. Is WF good
enough for my Brandy? Is it better than Dr. Earth? Is NaxSea a big
booster? I just started gardening this year and had no experience with
foliar feeding. Do you recommend WF all purpose plus Maxsea?

2. Pot
The Brandy comes in a 5G black nursery pot. I have to keep it in a
container because I only have a balcony. I'm thinking of transplanting
it to a white 14" self-watering planter bought from IKEA. This pot is
bigger than the black 5G pot. And I thought the white color would be
helpful to reduce the root heat in my northern CA climate. Is it a
good idea to do so? Should I do it now or wait until dormant period?
Anyone had experience of using self-watering pot for roses?

Thanks a lot! I get a bit nervous with my new baby. Really wish it
well!

Tiff