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16.06.2023 - 02:11 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
Everything You Need to Know About Buying Rose BushesBelieve it or not, there’s a right way and a wrong way to buy a rose to plant in the garden.
I know. It seems like you just go to the store, check out the tag, and pick the one that looks best.
You can do it that way, but there’s a better method that will result in less work for you down the road, and happier shrubs in your garden.
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Instead of heading to the store and letting the rose pick you because it’s what’s available, you can decide what you want ahead of time, and then go out and find the perfect bush.
The process isn’t difficult, but you do need to do some advance planning. Here’s what we’ll cover so you’re prepared to make the best picks for your garden:
If you’re itching to head to the store, let’s jump in.
Selecting Where to BuyYou’ve probably seen roses for sale at home supply stores and your local nursery, and of course, you can purchase them online. But there’s another place worth checking out first, and that is your local rose society.
Every state in the US has at least one rose society. Most of these hold an annual auction or festival where you can not only find some unusual hybrids that you won’t see anywhere else, but you can also find types that do particularly well in your local area.
The shrubs are often rooted by volunteers or passionate hobbyists, and raised in your area. Those same people often work the events where these plants are sold as well.
At these events, you’re also surrounded by rose lovers, hobbyists, and experts.
All this means you can receive some excellent advice and insight into the Rosa variety you’re looking at, as well as any
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