If a rose bush is dormant does it need to be planted and watered?

I just bought a rose tree and it is in a bag with dirt. Does it need to be planted or can I just water the bag of dirt which houses the roots?

If a rose bush is dormant does it need to be planted and watered?
This is where it helps to have common (sense) EDITED and logic. If you were able to purchase a rose bush/tree then you must live where it is warm and does not freeze. On line catalogs won't ship unless the temperatures are correct for the hardiness zone same as the stores they won't have anything to sell from the nurseries unless it's planting time.


I say if where you live meets all the necessay criteria for the area/hardiness zone


"then get that shovel out and


give that rose a home."" lol!


Put some root hormone to avoid transplant shock and encourage root growth see link below. I use it on everything.


http://www.doityourself.com/invt/2225571
Reply:Depends on where you are. If the ground is frozen you can safely store it in a shed or garage where it's cold but protected from the elements until spring. Roses are extremely hard to kill.
Reply:It should be planted and watered so it can grow a good root system to produce flowers in the spring. You don't need to water too much and don't fertalize yet.
Reply:Yes, plant ASAP -- and don't forget to water. If you can't plant today or tomorrow, you'll need to punch some holes in the bottom of the bag and water to keep the roots moist. But roots in water will rot -- hence the need for drainage holes.





It's much, much easier to care for a plant in the ground than in a pot or bag.