Hi Cathy! It is hard to pass up those minature roses, isn't it? I live in Arizona so I can pretty easily grow these rosed outside. I however would not think it a good idea to put yours out in the snow and cold right now.. It is probably newly come from a snug green house environment and that would be to big of a shock. They are not happy in the house but perhaps if you put it in a bigger pot with fresh potting soil and adequate but not to much water it might do a little better. It really does need several hours of sun tho. I am not sure it will make it inside, but it never hurts to try! Good Luck and Merry Christmas!

Chalk it up to a learning experience. Some people say if the ground is not frozen, you can still plant outside. And, if it was dry in the store and dry when you got it home, it was already a goner. They need to be kept watered, and they need a lot of light. You can try to save it, but they are not an indoor plant. Always check on the overall condition of the plant before you leave the store. There is a reason why it was "on sale".

Here is the primer on "gift" roses: How to save a potted gift rose
Also check out: questions about the winter

Consider it a nice temporary decoration. If you want to try again, then next spring (early May), go find one that is fresh and has been watered. Bring it home. Follow the directions in the "How to save" thread, and plant it outside. You'll have a nice plant.

Thanks!
I've decided to re-pot it and will take it over to my mom's as she gets much better light. If it doesn't survive, well, at least I'll have tried.
Cathy