{"id":863,"date":"2026-10-29T22:19:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T22:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buymyplants.com.au\/_home\/care\/roses-planting-in-the-ground\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T22:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T22:19:20","slug":"roses-planting-in-the-ground","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.buymyplants.com.au\/_home\/care\/roses-planting-in-the-ground\/","title":{"rendered":"Roses \u2014 Planting in the Ground"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bmp-care-article\">\n<p>To plant a rose in Merriwa, WA, dig a hole 40 cm wide and 30 cm deep. Mix your excavated sandy soil 50\/50 with the Scotts Osmocote Rose, Gardenia &amp; Azalea Potting Mix. Line the hole, position the rose so the graft union sits just above the soil line, backfill, firm gently, and water thoroughly.<\/p>\n<h2>Digging and Preparing the Hole<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Find a spot:<\/strong> Pick a sunny place with at least 6 hours of sun each day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dig the hole:<\/strong> Make it about twice as wide as your rose\u2019s root ball and roughly 30 cm to 40 cm deep.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loosen the base:<\/strong> Fork or break up the dirt at the bottom of the hole so roots can push through easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Blending the Soil and Potting Mix<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mix 50\/50:<\/strong> Combine equal parts of the native Merriwa soil you dug out with the Scotts Osmocote Rose, Gardenia &amp; Azalea Potting Mix.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the benefits:<\/strong> This specific mix helps acidic needs and retains moisture well in sandy WA conditions thanks to wetting agents and controlled-release nutrients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Line the base:<\/strong> Throw a 5 cm layer of your mixed blend into the bottom of the dug hole.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Positioning and Planting the Rose<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Soak the plant:<\/strong> Water your potted rose thoroughly a few hours before you move it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set the height:<\/strong> Take the rose out of its container. Place it in the hole. Make sure the bump on the lower stem (the graft union) sits about 2 cm to 5 cm above the final soil line, never buried.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Backfill:<\/strong> Fill the space around the root ball using the rest of your soil and potting mix blend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firm down:<\/strong> Press the dirt down gently with your hands or feet to get rid of big air pockets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Finishing Up<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Water deeply:<\/strong> Soak the base with plenty of water straight away to settle the dirt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add mulch:<\/strong> Put a 5 cm layer of organic mulch around the base to keep the roots cool, but keep it clear of the main stem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"bmp-care-downloads\">\n<h2>Download or print this guide<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymyplants.com.au\/_home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/roses-planting-in-the-ground.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Original guide PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To plant a rose in Merriwa, WA, dig a hole 40 cm wide and 30 cm deep. 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