Before planting your roses it is important to prepare the soil. Mulch the surface layer so as to prevent soil drying out too quickly, and avoid planting if heavy rain has saturated the soil.

Roses can be purchased either bare rooted or in pots. Bare rooted plants will be surrounded by sawdust and wrapped in plastic, and will be cheaper than container grown roses. Bare rooted roses are more fragile and can only be planted in late autumn and winter. Container roses can be planted at any time.

Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the plant and roots without bending them. If the rose is bare rooted create a central mound for the plant. Do not bury the main stem below the ground. Fill the hole , firmly pressing down the surrounding soil, then water well to remove air pockets within the soil. Lightly mulch around the rose. Do not place any manure around the plant as this may tend to burn the stem. Standard roses will require staking. with the stake being  placed on the side which receives the prevailing winds.

Recommended spaces between plants:

Hybrid Teas    (small)    1m.

Hybrid Teas   (large)     2m

Climbers                       2.5m to 3m 

Standards                      1m to 1.5m

Floribundas                    50cm

Miniatures                      25cm