QuestionsHow to growRosesPlantingPlanting roses in January 0 Vote Up Vote Down Paula Carroll asked 9 years ago I received a gift of a rose bush but I am not sure how to plant it at this time of the year – any tips? things I should avoid? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Choose a sunny spot in well drained fertile soil. Allow a metre of space for it to grow. You can plant any time but not when the soil is very wet and sticky.Â