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So...when is the best time to plant roses

You need to ensure that the roses you plant are able to get four to six hours of sunlight every day. You need to take that into account when you actually plant them, so make sure you put them in a good area.
Ensure that you don't have lots and lots of trees near the site that you wish to plant your rose bushes in. If you do happen to have a lot of trees nearby you should know that they can stunt the growth of your rosebush. Make sure that for new rosebushes you remove a foot and a half of soil and place some new fresh soil in the hole. Always consider the tendencies of the rosebush that you are planing before you actually plant it.
Pace climbers and ramblers need to be situated close to fences or even trellises. By doing this you will allow them to grow freely and of their own accord. This will give them leeway to bloom beautifully.
when to plant roses
Roses look great when paired with perennials. You could even try planing mini roses to complement other full size roses in the garden. If you want to get really creative them you could try shrub roses. These look good on their own, and they look even better if you plant several to make a hedge. Another use for these that some may deny they actually do, is to use them to hide things in the garden that don't look quite so good. What that might actually be is anyone's guess.

Make sure your rosebush is covered properly when you put it in the hole. Before you cover it completely give it a bit of water, and then make a mound of soil that measures somewhere around six inches tall. If you do this then the stems won't dry during the initial growing process.
Make sure that you pay mind to how deep you are planting your roses. The depth that you will plant them at differs for the area that you happen to be in.
Places that have a lower temperature require that roses be planted deeper than usual. You should speak with those in your area that are familiar with the planting of roses. Potted roses should be planted an inch below what they were in the pot.
If you really want to know the best time to plant a rose, then you need to have a look at how cold it gets in the winter where you are. If your temperature doesn't go below negative ten, the spring or even fall would be a great time to start your planting. If you temperature drops lower than that, then you should definitely plant in the springtime.
Spacing

and this is something that has to do with temperature. If you live in an area with a mean winter, and you find that your rose plants do not thrive in the way that you would like them to, then make sure that you are spacing them apart properly. Some roses need more space than others. Take the hybrid tea roses for example, these need to be about a foot and a half to three feet apart. Some roses which are larger w ill need five or six feet in between them. It all really depends on the rose.
If the area in which you live features temperatures that are much lower than ten degrees, then you need to make sure that you take care of your roses. As long as you do so properly, then your roses will have a long and happy life. Though it may be nice and warm right now, you need to be ready for the coming cold!
In colder areas then the last fertilization of your roses must be in the area of Aug 15. This will stop new canes from forming. If you allow canes to form, then they will simply die from the cold.
Again..you need to ensure that the roses you plant are able to get four to six hours of sunlight every day. You need to take that into account when you actually plant them, so make sure you put them in a good area.