I didn't check out the chain stores this year except when someone asked if Midas touch was available. I saw only Granadas at Lowe's some were huge and that rose own root from Chamblee's didnÂt do anything for me although every other rose from this company did well so far; but the weather of last year was awful in every sense so that might contribute to the subzero performance of that rose. Still, I just could not bring myself to buy any of those huge Granadas because I remembered all those roses I had to discard due to RMV. I think I have one bagged rose purchased 10 years ago that has become a stellar performer; two that are OK and I kept two cl. Peace with RMV because DH loves that rose. The others were discarded. I agree with Ann, and with my various ailments plus DH's growing resentments of digging up, discarding and replacing roses, I rather buy a multiflora grafted rose or an own root if the source is good enough than experiment with bagged roses. I do get excited if I see some interesting varieties but then memories of roses from 11, 10 or 9 years ago come alive and I walk away. Trospero is right - the rose itself is usually the least amount one spends on the roses: fertilizers, fungicides, labor (yes, your own) etc. add up. Considering how greedy Paul Neyron is, I somehow doubt that it would do well in a pot. It needs very fertile soil, a lot of water and fertilizer and all that given, it does rebloom even in summer heat for me. Paul Neyron is among those rare HPs that like heat. I love that rose and I hope you got a very good specimen.

greenhaven, the first rose was marked as Climbing Pinata. I do not know if that is definite judging from what people say on Rose Garden Forums you cannot believe the tags when you buy body bags. It does not matter to me I like it. It has lasted 3 years now. I got that one for 2.99. The yellow did not have a name I brought it at K-mart 20 years ago. It sits by the mailbox gets the snow and salt from the snow plow and comes back every year with no babying or protection. It is a heavy bloomer it starts blooming in June and always have blooms up until the first snow fall in Nov or Dec. buford, I tried to do better as I said I was buying 5 -6 roses a year from the local nursery and ordered more from JP thinking the label says hardy to my zone. I spent an obsence amount of money "for me" to have a rose garden. None absolutely none survived. It could have been because I did not do the winter protection but some did not grow all summer. The ones that said they were good for zone 4-5 look like the David Austin I do not like the torn up tissue look. I like the H-Tea shape flowers. My garden style goal is a certain look I am not concerned with names. If I was selling or trading it might matter but my garden goal is beauty for my enjoyment only. My annuals are roses that sometime are not annuals.

There are all manner of things you can do/add and much depends on your soil. The best basic is to dig your hole about three inches deeper than the roots. (The graft (bud knot) should be just below the top of the soil. ) Then mix the soil you took out of the hole with an equal amount of compost. Put the three inches back in the hole, put in the rose, and fill in. Be sure the soil is well packed but not (hard-compressed) around the roots--no air spaces. Water it in. Do not fertilize it yer. If you plant it in the morning, the water will have a chance to taken in and drain down, which guards against night freezes.

Gardening Teenager - congratulations on your rose interest! I learned to love growing things in 1973 when my mother was ill and couldnt care for her plants. Still have the first gardening book I bought. I went from house plants [thought I had to have every one in existence!] then ordered 6 roses from Jackson Perkins and have been hooked ever since [I will be 74 next week]. My addiction now includes daylilies. This is a hobby that you will enjoy all of your life - with me, the addiction just gets worse - the beauty of the plants enchants and the joy of working in the garden brings peace and serenity that is a solace in times of trouble and an all consuming interest that takes up any free time. I just got 9 roses in the mail from Roses Unlimited and am so excited to plant them and watch them grow! Oh and congrats on your body bags - I have them too. The roses of years ago are still here because of a reason. I have many of them and love them as much as the newer ones. Who cant marvel at the huge blooms of First Prize, the perfume of Mr. Lincoln and so many others? Hope to see more photos of your beauties. Judith