IrisLilli said:to the roses forum Erika!
I think it is a great idea to give away your unwanted roses rather than just throwing them away, I'm sure your friends will enjoy them for many years to come!![]()
I'm sure someone in a zone similar to yours will chime in and give some advice.![]()
One thing I do know is that if your climate is cold enough in winter to make the roses go dormant, that is the best time to move them. Also, bare root plants do not like drying out, so wrapping the roots in wet newspapers and a plastic bag might be a good idea.
fwmosher said:BYOS, good idea Steve! Roses are pretty hardy, and unless subjected to very warm temperatures, will be fine. My bare roots come in, in another few weeks, and they will just be bare roots, in a cardboard box, no wrapping of any kind! If they are still alive when they arrive, I will not lose any! Erica, are you certain you would not like to see them all bloom before you give them away? Just a thought!
Steve812 said:When I moved from NJ to AZ I left all of the many dozens of roses. Many I knew would be able to replace, or else I knew I would not miss them much. There are a few I wish I had brought with me, though: Pearl Drift, Goldfinch, Eglantine, and Mary Webb.
pepper23 said:Palatine shows they grow it but are out of stock. I would either contact them and see if they intend to eventually have enough to sell again.
https://palatineroses.com/rose...