Bare Root Roses - delivered today do you think they will survive?

Farway

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82041756#Comment_82041756

Of course, they are waiting for the midnight sun to rise 😁

Blackjack_Davy

They look like they have some spindly new growth with shrivelled leaves… that would worry me it indicates they havn't been cold stored properly and bone dry roots is a no no it just shouts lack of care.

The plants themselves were originally from a good grower but the treatment of them since they left the nursery looks pretty abysmal to me I wouldn't accept them.

If you're asking can they be rescued I'd say maybe, they definitely need to stay in a bucket of water until you're ready to plant and that should be immediately into a well prepared hole and keep them well watered don't let the soil dry out and maybe something will happen, maybe not.

alicef

I haven't ordered from Gardening Express. Looking at their plant guarantees it is unclear whether failure would be covered by the 5-year Guarantee or just by their 'Bare Root' Guarantee, (3 months from receiving). I would send a query to their Customer Service outlining your concerns and check which guarantee they fall under. Diary note when you received the roses; pot them up and if they don't show signs of growth within the 3 months, ask for your money back.