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What’s the difference between bare root and potted roses?
To put it briefly, the main difference between bare-root and potted roses is that potted roses are delivered with a fully-developed root system in a container with potting mix. Bare-root roses, however, come with less-established roots and no soil.
The pros and cons of potted roses
Potted roses are conveniently available for shipping all year round, making them a great option if you desperately want to or need to get your hands on them. However, their level of maturity and the fact that they come with soil in a container, make potted roses more expensive than bare-root roses. In addition, due to their size and weight, they come with an increased shipping cost. Finally, if you’ve done your research you’ll notice that there are fewer varieties of roses to choose from compared to bare-root roses.
The pros and cons of bare-root roses
Bare-root roses are only available seasonally, while they’re dormant in the winter. They’re delivered without foliage, flowers, soil or a pot, which makes them much easier to transport and contributes to them being cheaper overall than potted roses. They also come in a wider range of varieties that you can purchase on the BHG shop.
How to plant roses
Planting potted roses
In spring and summer, roses are sold in pots. Plant these in your garden bed the same way as any other potted plant – just ensure the bud union (where the roots and stem join) is above the soil level after planting and the soil is kept moist.
Planting bare-root roses
During winter, the rose plants on sale have bare thorny stems and are wrapped in a bag or package with compost to keep their roots moist. Called bare-root roses, they’re ready for planting in your garden.
How to care for your roses after planting them
Keep your newly planted rose moist until new green shoots appear in about two to four weeks. Once the rose has plenty of foliage, ease back the watering to about twice a week by deep soaking rather than giving a light sprinkle. In spring, apply rose fertiliser and a layer of mulch to help retain moisture.
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