My unplanted bare root roses have broken their dormancy?

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I had purchased a few new bare root rose bushes but they have broken their dormancy and are growing like crazy. They were sold with their roots packed in a 12" X 4" plastic bag. I live in zone 6 and I think it's still too early to plant them outside especially since they are growing. Right now I am keeping them in my basement. Do you think that they will be ok left like this until planting time in at least another month or more? Or would it be best to plant them in pots and let them grow all that they want until planting time? And can bare root roses be planted in a pot without causing any unnecessary harm to the plant? Thanks for all the help!!!    :)

Gnometomes · Accepted Answer

Living in zone 6, as I do too, you are correct that it is too early to plant outside. I agree with the idea of planting them in pots and then slowly introduce them to outdoors when the weather, especially night time temps., is consistantly a little warmer. If left in the basement, the lack of light, water and nutrients will be detrimental to your roses.

Anonymous · Answer

If they're growing, I'd go ahead and put them in the ground.  The basement is obviously warmer than the outdoor temps, but the process is already started, and the best way to slow it down is to keep them cooler.

mountainchowpurple · Answer

get them in the ground asap or a pot before they die

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My unplanted bare root roses have broken their dormancy?

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