Heeling in - you dig a shallow trench-like hole or use some old compost in a bag and lay the bare roots in hole, It is not the same as planting. You leave labels, tags etc on them. You can lay out about 2 in a hole. You then cover the roots with the soil and you can leave them there until soil conditions are better.
There is a decription I think on either DA or Classic roses web site
I had to do this for some of my roses in the autumn and 2 were only planted out before the snow. It also gives you time to prepare the final planting position thoroughly
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Heeling in - you dig a shallow trench-like hole or use some old compost in a bag and lay the bare roots in hole, It is not the same as planting. You leave labels, tags etc on them. You can lay out about 2 in a hole. You then cover the roots with the soil and you can leave them there until soil conditions are better.
There is a decription I think on either DA or Classic roses web site
I had to do this for some of my roses in the autumn and 2 were only planted out before the snow. It also gives you time to prepare the final planting position thoroughly
Thanks Rosa.
Agree with Nut - I would give my right arm to have a rose like that in my garden, Busy! Yes, I can still see the photo too.
wow busy lizzie am v jealous!