The benefits of bare root roses - same roses, eco-friendly format
Don’t be fooled by their stick-like appearance. Once planted, these unassuming wiry stems will happily establish ready to bloom come summer with the same flourish as a potted rose.
Autumn/winter is the ideal time for planting bare root roses. The moist soil encourages their roots to grow and, whilst they do not look very pretty immediately, they have the whole winter to establish. Come summer your roses will be ready to burst into spectacular bloom.
Bare root roses are delivered in a bag without soil. As they come without a pot, there is less plastic wastage. They are also more environmentally friendly to deliver and store than potted roses.
You will receive your bare root rose in plastic-free, compostable packaging with an easy-to-follow planting guide, there are just a few simple steps to follow to ensure your bare root gets off to the best start:
- Keep in a cool place until you are ready to plant.
- When ready to plant, first rehydrate the plant for a minimum of two hours.
- If you have multiple roses, simply separate them by cutting the twine.
Here at David Austin Roses, only the best bare root roses go out to our customers. Our process for ensuring this is simple yet fundamental to achieving - and delivering upon - the immensely high standards we set ourselves.
An English rose shrub or climbing rose will typically have a minimum of three stems and an English rambling rose will typically have a minimum of two stems.*
The quality of the root is checked, along with the plants overall framework and weight.
*There is a chance that stem numbers may vary, but rest assured only the best David Austin roses leave the farm, ready to thrive in their new home.
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