awn. n. Botany. A slender bristle, especially one at the tip of a glume or lemma in a grass spikelet.
Avoid competition from roots of other plants. Roses need loose, well-drained, well-aerated soil that contains plenty of organic matter. A raised bed can provide roses with ideal soil conditions. You can plant bare root roses in late fall, late winter or early spring in South Carolina. Container-grown plants can be planted later in the spring. Dig a hole large enough for the roots to spread out in their natural position. Prune any damaged roots and spread the roots down around a mound of soil in the hole. Set the plant so that the graft union is just above the soil level.
Where and When to Plant. Roses should be planted when the weather is cool and the plant is dormant. However, if the ground in your area freezes, you will need to wait for the thaw. Early Spring or Fall is usually the best months for planting. Never plant a rose in the middle of summer when the heat is at its worst. Roses need time to adjust and the heat of summer can kill them during the tender planting period. Roses need space and sunshine.