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Bare-root roses, which are sold without soil around their roots, are best planted during their dormant season in the UK. This optimal window typically runs from late autumn (around November) through to early spring (March).
It is crucial to plant them when the soil is not frozen solid or waterlogged, as these conditions can hinder root establishment and lead to problems. Planting bare-root roses during dormancy allows their root systems to establish well in the cooler, moister soil before the demands of spring growth. Upon receiving bare-root roses, plant them as soon as possible, or temporarily "heel them in" by burying their roots in a trench of soil if immediate planting is not feasible.
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