"There is something rather special about planting at this time of year. The garden may be quiet, but a newly planted rose already carries the promise of the season ahead."
The Journey of a Bare Root Rose
From our fields to your garden.
GrowingGrown and cared for in our fields for years before the rose is ready to leave us.
LiftingCarefully lifted and graded by hand during the dormant season, at just the right time of year.
PackingThe roots are kept moist and protected before the rose is packed for its journey to you.
DeliveryIt arrives dormant and ready to plant, where it can begin putting down roots in its new home.
Why Choose Bare Root Roses?
Excellent value. An economical choice, particularly when planting in quantity or creating a larger display.
Quick to establish. Planted while naturally dormant, bare root roses have time to settle into their new surroundings before the growing season begins.
Flowers in the first year. Repeat-flowering roses can reward you with beautiful blooms in their first summer.
Easy to plant. Light to handle and straightforward to plant, bare root roses need only a little preparation before going into the ground.
A lighter way to plant. With no pot or soil, bare root roses are naturally lighter to transport and arrive in plastic-free, compostable packaging, helping to reduce waste along the way.
A Rose for Every Corner of the Garden
Whether you are planting a single specimen or filling a generous border, there is a bare root rose suited to the space you have.
Position the rose with the base of the stems around 5cm below soil level. Backfill, firm gently and water thoroughly.
If you can’t plant straight away, keep the rose in its packaging somewhere cool, dry and frost-free for up to two weeks.
Position the rose with the base of the stems around 5cm below soil level. Backfill, firm gently and water thoroughly.
If you can’t plant straight away, keep the rose in its packaging somewhere cool, dry and frost-free for up to two weeks.
Position the rose with the base of the stems around 5cm below soil level. Backfill, firm gently and water thoroughly.
If you can’t plant straight away, keep the rose in its packaging somewhere cool, dry and frost-free for up to two weeks.
Bare Root or Potted?
Both are grown with the same care. The difference is simply how, and when, they arrive.
From the Kitchen Table to Gardens Around the World
The story of David C. H. Austin’s bare root roses begins not in grand gardens or greenhouses, but in the heart of a family home - at the kitchen table of Bowling Green House in Shropshire. It was here that a young man, captivated by the beauty of Old Roses, began to imagine something new: roses that would combine the grace and fragrance of the past with the reliable flowering of modern varieties.
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Planting Bare Root Shrub Roses in the Ground: Step-by-StepBare root shrub roses are a gardener’s delight, offering a traditional, sustainable, and rewarding way to add colour and fragrance to your garden. Delivered simply as stems and roots, they are designed to work in harmony with the seasons. Planted in autumn through to spring, they settle naturally into the soil over the colder months, ready to burst into life and reward you with blooms the following year. Easy to handle, they are a dependable choice for both new and experienced gardeners.
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Planting Bare Root Climbing Roses in a Pot: Step-by-StepBare root climbing roses bring vertical grace and fragrance to patios, terraces and courtyards, creating structure and height where space is limited. When planted carefully in a large container, they will flourish and flower generously, rewarding you with arching stems covered in blooms from early summer through to autumn.
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Planting Bare Root Climbing and Rambler Roses in the Ground: Step-by-StepBare root climbing and rambling roses bring both structure and romance to the garden, offering a traditional and sustainable way to cover walls, fences, and arches with abundant blooms. Planted between autumn and early spring, these roses establish naturally through the cooler months, ready to send out vigorous new shoots when warmth returns. With a little preparation and care, they will reward you for many years with graceful growth and exquisite fragrance.
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Planting Bare Root Shrub Roses in a Pot: Step-by-StepBare root shrub roses are a perfect choice for growing in containers, offering beautiful, bushy growth and abundant, fragrant blooms throughout the summer and into autumn. Planting them in a pot allows gardeners without a garden bed to enjoy the elegance of English Roses, while giving the plant the freedom to establish strong roots in a controlled environment. By following a few careful steps, your rose will settle naturally and flourish for years to come.
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The Basics of Growing RosesRoses bring a quiet happiness to a garden. Their beauty feels effortless once they are settled, and even a new gardener can grow them with success. With sunlight, sound soil, and a little seasonal care, roses will flower generously and become dependable companions through the year..
