I would pot it up in a gallon pot and put it in protective area outside until you can put it in a permanate( sp?) spot in the ground. I hope that helps.

Where are you?

What is your weather forecast like?

It can definitely go outside somewhere out of the wind for now. After that, who knows?

If you are worried about spider mites definitely don't keep it inside. Roses in general do poorly inside due to AC systems drying them out. If you must keep it inside, pot it up and put it in the garage and take it outside on nice days.

As stated potted up one size to a gallon pot and then outside is best. You must have some place in your yard that is protected from the wind but gets some sunshine? Keep it moist but not soggy wet and let it grow up a bit before planting in the ground. It looks very good and healthy and I'm sure you'll love it!

I have a north facing location to put it, (where I plan to plant it) and that would help with some of the wind. Should I let it "rest" a few days before potting it into the one gallon? My weather forecast is the mid 40s at night and upper 60s in the day. I'm so glad you think it is healthy looking.

Okay then, I'll wait a few days and then pot it in the 1 gallon. The winds are gusts of 50mph so I certainly won't be putting it out today. Winds are supposed to die down a few days. It's very, very arid here. The humidity is sometimes in the single digits! That's why I worry about spider mites. So I shouldn't bury it directly into the ground? Bury the pot with the rose in it? Is that so I can move it should the sun become too intense?

You can keep it in a pot, but protected from extreme temperatures and winds.

I have buried pots because the soil around it helps to insulate. I enjoy traveling, and if it is in a protected position, the irrigation system can water it automatically. I have no worries during my travels, or even if for some reason I cannot get out to water when I am in town, there is little to worry about. It still has to be monitored. If spider mites invade, it should be hosed off regularly during the early morning.

I think it is too late to plant band roses directly into the ground. Most people prefer to let it grow in a pot for a while to establish stronger root systems and overall growth. Fall is the best time to plant own-root roses for hot summer climates.

Lynn

I have three Ebb Tide. Two are in the ground and one is in the pot. All three flower well. It's a small bush whether you put it in the ground or not. This rose does not like hard pruning and I usually only take off the dead branches and leave the green ones alone. There is a small break between each flush but the flushes can be quite large. For a small plant it sure invests a lot of its energy into flowering. Sunlight is definitely a good thing when your temperature is that low. Not enough light = poor growth and few flowers.

I will keep it buried in the 1 gallon pot in the ground with mulch around it until it shows growth, and then plant it. I have an ornamental piece of wood that I can put over it to partially block the sun, since it's been inside for a few days, and I don't want to burn it. It will be "dappled" sun. Thanks, fragrancenutter! It helps to know you have Ebb Tide. Your tips were helpful! I didn't know this variety doesn't like hard pruning. Nice to know! I do like small plants, and that is a major reason I bought Ebb Tide. The next few days, at least, will be in the 70s and low 80s, so I'm hoping it will like that. What kind of fertilizer do you use?

Hi Randi, i use whatever fertiliser that's on sale! I am not really obsessed about what fertiliser to use on my plants. I think it's much more important to get the other basics right, such as soil preparation, soil pH, the amount of sun exposure, wind protection, water etc. I believe in adding as much organic matter to the soil as possible, both before planting in the form of manure and compost, and after planting in the form of mulch. I do have trace elements which I use from time to time if the plants show signs of chlorosis. I also have potassium sulfate which I would use if the fertiliser on sale is high in nitrogen. I generally would fertilise after a big flush if I have time.

Fragrancenutter is spot on, with advice that is especially recommended for tough desert soils and climates. Most of my Ebb Tides are grafted, but I have one that is own root. It seems to grow well either way. Regarding fertilizer, I use fish emulsion weakly, weekly for 1 gallon own root plants during the first year, and after that, when it is planted, my preference is organics, like alfalfa meal, fish meal etc. My soil is poor, as nothing "appeared" to be alive other than spiders, crickets and lizards. The organics feed the soil, which can support the plant. My observation is that chemical fertilizers don't do much to help the soil, just the plant, YMMV. Compost in the hole, and manure on top, works exceptionally well for planting beds etc.

Lynn

Due to high winds (15 mph plus) and unseasonable cold (40s) at night, I am keeping my newly arrived roses inside overnight for the first few days. I plan to repot them next week when the weather will be warmer and less windy. Most of mine come from RU in South Carolina, quite a bit south of our coastal VA locale.

Okay, the little darling is now in the one gallon pot, buried in the ground. When I cover it, only a few leaves get the sun. It isn't working for "dappled" sun like I had hoped. It mostly just covers the leaves with shade. I pulled the wood aside to show you the plant. There is some mulch there to try to hold some moisture in. When I plant it there will be more mulch. I hope I didn't put it outside too soon, as the nights are still in the 40s!