Roses tend to initially put all of their energy into growing a good root system, first. A boxed rose has had it's roots severly cut back to fit the packaging. If you could see underground, you would see the plant creating new feeder roots to support the top growth of the rose.

Even tho' the plant is putting out blind shoots, those shoots have leaves on them which are necessary to the plant for photosynthesis. To quote Kim Rupert, who has a wonderful article in this month's Ezine, "it takes about 35 perfect leaves to support one bloom."

I think you need to give your new rose time to grow both roots and leaves before you start looking for blooms.

Smiles,

Lyn
helpmefind.com