I'm not Mike but I wouldn't be afraid to pot it out in the garden.
It might help if you knew a bit more about how it does in your area.

That rose looks just as large as most bands that come in the mail... it should be ok to plant in the ground...

My question to Mike is : do you indeed intend to root a Paloma Blanca for me as you promised late fall/winter?

Don't forget, I am in coastal NC, not in Italy (to my sorrow).

markiz37, I like to keep mine in pots quite awhile before planting just so I can baby them, but that looks ready to plant. How is the root system on it?

ceterum, I just sent one to Italy thinking you were there. Just kidding. It should be ready in a week or two for you.

The rose is gorgeous.

Carla

Thank you Mike and everybody for advise.

You never told us what rose this was. Come on and spill the details.

The name of the rose is Blue Bird. I rooted in the basement during the winter. It is mauve. I can't see any roots through the bottom of the pot. I will wait before planting in the ground. Thank you again.