Why Buy Bare-Root Roses?
Bare-root roses are just that: bare roots on a cane. You can save up to 30 percent if you buy bare-root roses opposed to container grown roses. Selection is also an advantage. Rose catalogs offer a much larger assortment of bare-root roses (container roses which are generally obtainable later in the season at garden centers are available in far fewer varieties.) “HOW-TO” FOR PLANTING: WHEN: Early spring is the best time for planting bare-root rosebushes, when bushes are semi-dormant and have not leafed out. WHERE: Plant in a spot in the garden where roses will receive approximately 6 hours of direct sunlight. SOURCE: Bare-root roses are available through Jackson & Perkins. Phone number: 1-800-292-4769.
