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  1. Verdun

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    Bare root shrubs and trees, yes of course, in the dormant season....so have I and well worth it too. I have purchased scores of fruit trees for example....apples,pears, peaches, plums etc. ...I would never choose to buy them potted. Bigger plants, bigger roots etc. than anything in containers :)

    However, I was referring essentially to perennials, herbaceous etc.......all
    I suggest is that folks compare the potted versions with the bare root ones.:) In my experience in this regard potted plants are superior :)
     
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    Good evening and don't forget bare root Roses between november /March by post I wouldn't buy them any other way;):blue thumb:
     
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    • Verdun

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      Oops! Sorry Woo..... bare root roses too. Can you forgive me?:)
       
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        I would thoroughly recomend buying bare root perennials. These are a few I bought last Winter..........

        Iris " Black Gamecock "

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        Salvia " Blue Lips "

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        These were received in December, potted up and left in a cold greenhouse until Spring when they were planted out into their permanent positions.
         
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          Good morning @Verdun my friend no worries ;):blue thumb:
           
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            You are such a kind owl Woo :)
             
          • mingzafer

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            I cover with fleece for 24 hours or so.
            Bigger plants are treated similarly:)
             
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