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Choosing Varieties to Order

What is my growing zone?

Enter your zip code here to find your growing zone.

What are rose grades?

The grade of the rose is the size of the rose when it is harvested from the growing field. The grades reflect different features of the rose including: the number of canes a rose must have, the size of the canes, and where the measurements to size th

What is the difference between an own root and grafted rose?

Own root roses are roses grown from a single variety cutting that develops its own root system. Unlike grafted roses, both their roots and shoots/canes come from the same variety of plant. Their roots often look like gnarled twisted trees and that is

Do you offer both own root and grafted rootstocks for all of your bare root roses?

No, not all of our bare root roses are available in both own root and grafted rootstocks. Availability depends on the specific varieties in each year's collection. To find roses in your preferred rootstock type, use the "Roses by Rootstock" filter on

Grafted or own root roses - which one should I choose?

While this is subject to much debate and crafty marketing on the part of some rose nurseries/companies, there really is no one type that is “better” than the other. Both own root and grafted will grow beautiful hardy roses. It’s important not to focu

Will [rose variety] be available as own root or grafted this season?

Our website reflects the full 2025 Collection, where we list both rootstock options (even if one isn’t available this year) for transparency. This product page showcases rootstock options "Own Root" and "Grafted" with "Own" crossed out, indicating th

What are the different types of roses?

Here's a quick guide to different types of roses and how they might fit into your garden. Whether you're looking for compact shrubs to line a driveway, elegant long-stemmed roses for stunning bouquets or fragrant blooms to create a sensory retreat, u

What rootstocks do you offer?

We use both Dr. Huey and Multiflora rootstock for our roses. The type of rootstock selected depends on what’s best for the top stock variety, ensuring optimal vigor and hardiness. However, unfortunately we don’t have specific information available on

How can I filter my search for bare root roses?

To make finding the perfect bare root roses easier, we recommend using the filtering tools on our website:.

What bare root rose varieties are best for my growing zone?

This hardiness map is a great starting point to learn more about the climate where you live. Your hardiness zone is based on the minimal, historic cold temperature in the zone over a 30-year average. This is helpful information in determining whether

How can I find bare root rose varieties rated to my growing zone?

Use the "Growing Zone" filters on this page to search for roses hardy to your zone. Watch a quick video tutorial to learn more.

What climbing bare root rose varieties do you offer?

Find all of our climbing rose varieties here!

What bare root rose varieties are best for beginners?

If you're new to growing roses, check out our Good for Beginners Collection. Looking for advice on rose growing and care? Visit this article.

What bare root rose varieties are best for cutting?

Every rose in our collection is ideal for cutting! These varieties are the same ones we grow here on our farm for cut flower production. Check out our Best for Cutting collection here, or shop our Best For Cut Flower bundle here!

What bare root rose varieties are the most fragrant?

Check out our Most Fragrant collection here, and shop our Smells So Good bundle here!

What are Felicia's favorite bare root rose varieties?

Every single rose in our collection is hand-picked by Felicia, so you can be sure she truly loves them all! However, if you’re curious about some of her all-time favorites, you can explore Felicia's Favorites here. For even more variety recommendatio

What bare root rose varieties grow well in shade?

View our Shady Garden Greats collection here!