Variety Selection
What is a bare root rose?
A bare root rose is a dormant rose plant sold without soil or a container around its roots. At first glance, a bare root rose might resemble a lifeless stick, devoid of leaves or blooms, but it's merely resting during its winter slumber. Bare root ro
What is my growing zone?
Enter your zip code here to find your growing zone.
What are rose grades?
The grade of the rose is the size of the rose when it is harvested from the growing field. The grades reflect different features of the rose including: the number of canes a rose must have, the size of the canes, and where the measurements to size th
What is the difference between an own root and grafted rose?
Own root roses are roses grown from a single variety cutting that develops its own root system. Unlike grafted roses, both their roots and shoots/canes come from the same variety of plant. Their roots often look like gnarled twisted trees and that is
Grafted or own root roses - which one should I choose?
While this is subject to much debate and crafty marketing on the part of some rose nurseries/companies, there really is no one type that is “better” than the other. Both own root and grafted will grow beautiful hardy roses. It’s important not to focu
What bare root rose varieties are best for my growing zone?
This hardiness map is a great starting point to learn more about the climate where you live. Your hardiness zone is based on the minimal, historic cold temperature in the zone over a 30-year average. This is helpful information in determining whether