I grow all own-root roses but I've had 2nd year twigs (not much left) turn into 3ft+ nice rose bushes by June/July...
Depends on the rose...

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Jim. Patience is not one of my fortes, especially concerning roses and early spring. :(

Scott

For many roses, it takes 3 years before they fully mature, but yes, sticks in early spring may well fill out into robust bushes with buds and blooms by mid-summer.

Kate

Thank you, Kate. Went to the nursery today to buy Bacto soil for the bare roots that are ordered. Well, didn't the potted roses arrive? Just planted a Sterling Silver and a, hmmm, Dark Night. I hope that's the name of it. Jeez, old age must be setting in.

Scott