Planting a Bare Root Rose

This is only the way that I plant bare root Roses there are no hard and fast rules in gardening as I always say "Rules are made to guide you not bind you"

Good afternoon @Plantminded my friend for me I always bury the graft union when (2 - 3 inches)planting my roses reason being helps prevent wind rock and protects your Rose from cold temperatures.I am a firm believer that it can also encourage the Rose to grow its own roots and that helps make it a healthier plant and can reduce the growth of suckers as for soaking the bare root Rose I often leave mine to soak over night where it is practicable and I have seen them left to soak on one occasion for 5 days and still be alright, It has certainly worked well for me over the last 70 years as with many gardening topics I am sure the debate will continue.hope this is of some help to you