Keen novice gardener in need of help!

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    I purchased 2 Pretty Polly patio roses from my garden centre approximately 1 week ago. I took them out of the pots i had bought them in and proceeded to plant them into two containers containing a well known number 3 compost plus some bone blood and fish meal. Since planting them i have noticed that the roses on one are starting to wilt. I have them pushed up against the wall of the house and have "pot feet" to enable them to drain. I tirelessly looked online for the best time to plant these in containers but didn't come across any such info. Would be grateful if someone could let me know and if i have done something wrong will my rose bushes be salvageable?! Many thanks in anticipation.
     
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    Welcome to Gardeners Corner Catwoman.

    I'll move this into the Roses section, our trusted rose expert, Wise Old Owl will come to your aid in there:dbgrtmb:
     
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    Good evening Catwomen and welcome,It seems to me that you have done everything right,:) just deadhead the wilted blooms,you can put roses in container,s any time,your pretty pink roses will be just fine,they are tougher than you think ,please make sure that they are well watered and that they don,t dry out my friend,if you have any more concerns please just ask,hope this has helped.:)

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      I said he would.:WINK1::biggrin:
       
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      I'm a very happy bunny now...guess who's going to buy more rose trees now?! Thanks for your response...very much appreciated. :spinning:
       
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      Hello and welcome to the forum Catwoman.:)
       
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      Hello Catwoman from another Cat. Check out the David Austin roses. They are super!!
       
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