Winter Rose Planting Guide

What is a Winter Rose? Swane's Winter Roses are field grown budded roses, shipped when dormant. Winter Roses are leafless and without soil so are easy and economical to purchase and ship around Australia. They are typically available in winter. Number of stems and caliper size varies considerably from variety to variety. Variation also is evident season to season depending on weather. Size has no relation to the plant's performance as long as the planting methods we advocate are followed. Typically, leaves should emerge from the plant within 8 weeks of planting. Winter Roses flower the first Spring after planting. How do I plant a Winter Rose? Planting a Winter Rose is easy and is just about bounce pruning, soil preparation and water supply to the plant.