- Bare-root rose plants can be planted as soon as you are able to dig and work the soil, usually during the month of March in Idaho Zone 5. Generally speaking, bare-root plants are the choice of an experienced rose gardener. You will find these bare-root plants at your nursery or garden center during the winter and early spring. This is because bare-root plants need to be planted before they show any signs of growth. In other words, they must be dormant, which is the reason that they can be planted earlier than container-grown plants. Bare-root plants are also less expensive than container-grown plants and may establish themselves quicker. It is always important to purchase top-grade, healthy plants to ensure success.
- If you plan on transplanting any of your roses, the month of March is also the time for transplantation in Idaho Zone 5. Once the soil is workable, you can transplant your roses without risk of shock.
- Container-grown roses can be planted at almost any time you are able to work the soil. Although, it is best to plant the roses early enough in the season so that they can establish themselves before the approach of winter. Roses begin their hardening off process in October in preparation for dormancy.
Container-grown roses will provide your garden with foliage, flowers and fragrance almost instantly. They are also available during the growing season, as opposed to bare-root plants which are only available during winter and early spring.
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