Confused; Bare-root, Bagged, Boxed and Potted Roses
So which to choose and what’s the difference

The Difference Between Bare Root and Potted, Bagged or Boxed Roses

Bare Root Roses
Exactly that, bare roots, no soil on the roots. Roses are dug during their winter dormancy when roses effectively sleep through the cold. For most growers this will be from Late May to the end of August. Generally most varieties will be available during this time. However the popular ones, the new ones, the highly perfumed ones sell out early. Eumundi Roses will accept your orders all year. On some of the products we still have the words available for pre-order for next winter. What this means is that the roses will be available to you in the next winter of their availability. Eg. We are now nearing the end of May. The roses have commenced to be dug and some are already starting to arrive to our nursery. Some of the varieties will be sold out and available again next winter and some will be pre-order to avail of the delivery this winter and some will be already in stock at the nursery.
Bare-root roses are only in stock for a very short period prior to potting; a week at best. If you’re after bare-root roses please select pre-order and you will be notified once the roses have arrived at the nursery. For further information please email to eumundiroses1@gmail.com

Bare rooted roses are supplied dormant without foliage or flowers. Lower freight costs is an advantage and generally bare-root roses when packaged well will last two to three weeks in transit if necessary. Collect from the Nursery at your earliest convenience is highly recommended. You will be notified when your order is ready to go or feel free to contact us if you have any concerns.

When your roses arrive please fully submerge the roots of the plant in water and soak for 24 hours prior to planting. This will rehydrate the plant quickly. Plant as soon as you possibly can. Dig the hole Make a small mound in the base of the hole. Gently spread the roots over the mound and evenly around the hole. Fill with water, and then backfill with soil. The graft (where the selected variety is attached to the rootstock) should have approx. 20/40 mm of stem above the ground surface. If you are unable to plant immediately it is far better to order potted roses. You can heel them in (put all your roses in one hole, firm in the soil and effectively temporarily plant them) only as a last resort. Not recommended.

Fertilize your plants once you see the plant starting to send good leaf buds. Well aged manures, compost, gypsum and other additives are great if done well before planting and allowed to age before the plants go in. A layer of mulch is great but keep it clear of the plants stem to avoid collar rot. Watch for ants and vermin that may nest under the mulch and eat your roses. A mulch that readily breaks down is better than something that takes a long time.

One would normally expect approx. 80/90% survival rate with bare-root plants.

YOU MUST NOT LET YOUR BARE-ROOT PLANTS DRY OUT AT ANY STAGE OF THE PROCESS

Water well and keep evenly moist for the weeks until the plant is showing signs of being well established.

Bagged, Boxed and Potted Roses

Roses are supplied bagged in sawdust or peatmoss, in gift boxes beautifully labelled and set to impress or in pots. Bagged and Boxed roses are only available during the Winter months and must be potted or planted generally within approx. 1 month to 6 weeks. Longer than that will reduce the plants ability to survive.

At Eumundi Roses, potted plants are available all year. Bare-root plants are potted immediately after their 24 hour soak and will be established well enough to ensure that the plant is now growing and showing signs of new buds and shoots. The plant may be supplied to you during winter pruned, with new leaf buds and or shoots; in spring new growth, in Summer comes the flowers. Your roses will generally flower in their first year. The potting mix and pots used are sufficient to sustain your plant for approx. a year to 18 months. After that it is highly recommended to upsize the pot or plant in the ground.

Our potting mixes contain the nutrient the plant needs; however please also fertilise at recommended rates to ensure the health and vigour of your plants. These will be available from the nursery soon. Place your fertiliser evenly around the plant at approx. the drip line of the leaves.

One would normally expect approx. 90/100% success rate with potted plants. The initial establishment is already done.

YOU MUST NOT LET YOUR POTTED PLANTS DRY OUT IN THE POT OR AFTER PLANTING.

Please water well and keep evenly moist. Fertilise once established.

Happy Planting! :)