It should be in leaf by now, you could be a little more patient, if there is healthy wood, is the smaller growth still healthy? you could have a look to see if there are any vine weevil grubs in the pots, assuming you have kept it watered and it does not perk up then i would think of returning it and get a refund, julien.

There is no growth whatsoever. I have changed the compost since and soaked the roots in water for a few hours but nope nothing.. I don't think i have still got the reciept which is a shame because i paid over the odds probably at £34.99

At that price you should have a label which will be able to be identified by the garden centre. Or is there a label on the pot. Being an untidy gardener does come in handy at times. Since you are just starting your garden i think you need a system for logging what you buy, where you buy it and what you paid for it. I actually scan my labels now, both sides and print and laminate the copy to use along side my plants. The original labels are stored in a box. If I remember I scan the receipt as well. I'd ask your retailer for advice before you go digging it up. They may want to see it.

Your right Scotsgran, i do normally keep the labels and i do have the label still on the rose.. I may take your advice and start scanning too. Thanks