Good info, Lyn!
If a rose is sparsely rooted, should it remain in the pot and not be planted? That might explain why I have lost a few from Chamblee.
Here, it is difficult to grow roses in 1 or 2 gallon pots because they get too hot. If I put them in a larger pot, they might as well be in the ground, unless I put the smaller pot into a larger pot, right?
Palatine will be delivering my order in November. Some years, November is mild and perfect for planting. Forecasters say we're getting an early and cold winter this year. If that is correct, then I may pot up the roses and keep them in my unheated garage for the winter. I do have large, west-facing windows in the garage. The ground doesn't freeze until January, if at all, most years. Should I dig holes now and prepare to plant regardless, or get pots ready? Which is better?
i chose fall shipping because spring is so incredibly unpredictable here. Late spring freezes are fairly common, while early winter freezes are not.
What to do, what to do...
