Cherylmdsharp wrote:

I am planting 12 roses on a prepared patch of ground. I have heard that if I
leave the in the pots but cut the bottom out of the pots to give the roots
freedom it will be OK.

Cheryl, in a couple of places where I have creeping weeds (Mexican
primrose), I have cut the bottom out of the five gallon pot and then
planted the whole thing. The rose grows just the same as if it was
planted normally.

Regina