Sub-Zero Rose

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I planted a new Margaret Chase Smith Sub-Zero rose to replace the  Double Knockout rose I lost over the winter.  As it turns out, the bud union (the swelling at the bottom of the stem) should be planted 1" underground for Zone 6 and 2" underground for colder locations.  I planted the Double Knockout's bud union at ground level or slightly above, in an area with intense winter winds.