As the clocks change, the seasons change and the habits of plants change too. It is the start of the bare root season and as we have had pretty mild weather it means the bare roots are being lifted a little later. The good news is that right now we are offering 10% off as it is the start of season. Simply use the code HARKNESS10 at checkout.

A bare root rose has been grown in the ground for 18 months and during this time of year they are lifted as they have become dormant. They perfectly good healthy roses that will become a beautiful addition to your garden.

We traditionally supply bare root roses from November to April. They are cheaper than potted roses and more environmentally friendly too with no plastic pot. Fitting as we are writing this on Halloween……they do look a little scary, but the health of the plant is there as it has been cut back ready to take on a healthily formed plant with beautiful blooms during the summer.

If you are looking to plan out areas of your garden for next year, this is the perfect time. Look at colour, rose type and its height and spread. This way you can pre-order all the roses you would like and receive them when once they have been lifted from the fields.

A bare root rose is the promise of things to come, once it starts to take root and grow, you will see what a magnificent specimen you have.

When a bare root rose is delivered, the only care needed before you plant it is to keep it moist and in a cool place. Bare root plants can be planted between October and April but avoid planting in waterlogged or frozen ground.

If you have never purchased a bare root rose before, then why not try now? They are excellent value. When you receive your rose, immediately remove the bare root rose from all packaging and store somewhere dark and cold (no more than +5C) and damp. The rose will need to kept moist at all times. i.e spray with water daily until you’re ready to plant out, but it always best to plant as soon as you can.