How did those roses do after you uprooted them? I've always thought that the rose roots dried out quickly when exposed to air like that.

They did good for a day until I left for Atlanta and the sprinkler system was OFF the entire week. When we got back Friday afternoon, I had lost over half of them due to lack of water.

I think I'm going to stick some more in the sand next weekend. I also think once I pot them I may leave them under the mister for a week or 2.

I had to come back to Atlanta today but think a few may survive. It is TOUGH to do anything like that when you have to be gone 4-5 days at the stretch. My office is in Atlanta, my "home" is near Vidalia.

I was afraid I had lost all my rooted cuttings from missing the water that 1st week after potting, but, a couple weeks after potting, looks like about 8 of the original 22 may make it.

Here is a link that might be useful: 8 of 22 look like they will survive

Just a follow-up from August 9, those 8 are doing well in their pots.