Sammy -- Are these the sort of little roses in pots that you buy all in bloom at supermarkets, or Trader Joe's or the like?

If so, these babies have been pushed pretty hard in a greenhouse, to put all of their energy into production of those blooms. I'm not going to say it's impossible to grow them out -- I've done it myself -- but if they have no more energy to give, that's not the fault of anything you've done.

Jeri

Yes don't beat yourself up... This is how we learn & grow...

It sounds like they're probably not going to make it. If the blackened stems don't go all the way to the soil I'd snip off the black and stop with the root hormone and just leave them be for a bit. But it doesn't sound too hopeful.

These grocery store minis go through a lot. They're greenhouse forced and then pretty much neglected once they get to market. Sometimes not even getting any water. Only the healthiest and strongest ones will be able to survive.

thanks. im trying to learn to be a gardener that can successfully grow something or sustain and make them thrive...but alas. its kinda frustrating

Start with something easier...maybe some annuals from the garden store. I don't know what grows in your area, but cosmos are always great (especially the pink shades) and resist almost anything, except frost. Have fun in the garden...we're getting snow today :)