Worried about 2 new roses not budding

I have had a think

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Thank you I will get in touch with them via Facebook, as that seems to get the quickest response!

 

Ok, done. I'll keep you updated when I get a response!

 

Had a response, they are sending replacements. Question is...where the dickens to plant them?! How far apart do roses need to be? I think my current ones are at least 50cm apart.
Thanks again for the advice!

 

Bush roses are usually planted about a metre apart Charlie allowing for spread, 50cm isn't really enough, sorry.

 

Really glad to hear they sorted this for you x

 

Hmm. Guess I'll have to wait til November/December and move the ones I've planted further apart. No worries.
The replacement ones I'll save a space for in my new bed. Can I underplant with hardy geraniums or direct sow annuals? Bare soil doesn't work well in my garden. It's a spot with full sun and well drained but loamy soil. I'll add plenty of well rotted manure too.

 

If there's very little growth on the roses then I'd move them now. It may set them back by a few weeks but I'm almost certain you'll see flowers on them this year. Yes, the ideal time to move them is over the winter period but rules are set to be broken and I've broken quite a few down the years in the garden.