Likewise, Dovefromabove. Lucky you in balmy Norfolk. I’m on the coast in Fife. Freeeezing. Think planting sweet peas etc in the cold frame was a bit of a mistake. Hey ho.
Planting the graft union 1 or 2 inches below soil level is preferred for several reasons.. you can also plant it at soil level especially if using thick mulch...but mine always go below... however, there are a few exceptions to this where the gardener, if aware, would need to make a judgement call whether to plant the graft 2 inches above soil line instead, but these are different types of roses, and no point going into details unless one of the roses being planted is 'Charles de Mills'...
Incidentally, in some cold climates like N America, Canada, Russia etc.. they bury the graft as much as 6 inches or even up to a foot below ground, because all the top growth may be killed off during freezing weather.. so the rose reshoots from below soil level..
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Incidentally, in some cold climates like N America, Canada, Russia etc.. they bury the graft as much as 6 inches or even up to a foot below ground, because all the top growth may be killed off during freezing weather.. so the rose reshoots from below soil level..