The scoop on 'Heirloom Roses'

Company Profile   This company is affiliated with 2 companies: John's Miniature Roses ClimbingRoses.com (formerly Hardy Roses) Mailing Address: 24062 NE Riverside Drive St. Paul, Oregon 97137 (United States) Phone: (503) 538-1576 Fax: (503) 538-5902 Catalog Order Page: Hyperlink Paper Catalog Cost: $5 Visit Heirloom Roses at: Heirloom Roses in St. Paul, OR Categories: Mailorder Gardening Association Member Plants: Roses (Antiques & Species) Click here to send email to Heirloom Roses Click here to visit Heirloom Roses's website Recent reviews: Past month Past 6 Months Past 12 Months Positive 1 10 21 Neutral 1 1 2 Negative 0 0 0

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Rating Author Content Neutral westmeadowwind (1 review) On July 18, 2008, westmeadowwind Newburgh, NY wrote: I always buy own root roses from Roses Unlimited as they have a reputation for supplying larger, more mature plants. I bought two from Heirloom Roses that were not available from Roses Unlimited. The service was excellent. But the plants are extraordinarily small...which seems to be the norm with own root suppliers. For the same or less money one can buy much more developed roses from Roses Unlimited. Positive evelyn_inthegarden (8 reviews) On July 10, 2008, evelyn_inthegarden Grizzly Flats, CA wrote: When the rose arrived, though slightly smaller than I expected, it was in very clean and excellent condition. I planted it, and it is growing well. I should probably give a end of summer report, but so far, in these high temperatures, it is thriving. When the thermometer is over 90, I water at least once a day, especially on newly planted items. Thank you, Heirloom Roses for adding 'Peach Drift' to my "Peach of a Garden"! Evelyn Positive Poe13 (1 review) On June 21, 2008, Poe13 Greeley, CO wrote: I ordered two roses last year from Heirloom Roses. They were small when they arrived, but they have flourished in the past year and are probably 6-8 times larger. They bloom beautifully. I was so pleased with them that I purchased four more, which also look to be doing very well. Meanwhile, the far larger rose that I purchased from a local nursery promptly died. I would highly recommend Heirloom Roses. Positive mrs_colla (22 reviews) On June 6, 2008, mrs_colla Marin, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: I got my 6 Austin Roses yesterday, packed very well. Nice and moist roots, not wet. Deep pots with fine roots. The plants are small, but bigger than I expected for own root seedlings. I will order again, I am very satisfied with the overal quality. Thank you, Christie Positive Joanne_RI (1 review) On June 3, 2008, Joanne_RI North Scituate, RI wrote: Have planted more than 200 Heirloom Roses in my garden over the past 20 yrs, zone 5, never lost one. They arrive as seedlings, take off the 2nd yr and are spectacular the 3rd yr. Because they are grown on their own roots, not grafted, they are remarkably hardy in my cold location and virus free. Heirloom Roses get an A+ from me. Positive onegoodman1955 (7 reviews) On June 2, 2008, onegoodman1955 Normal, IL (Zone 5b) wrote: This was my first order from Heirloom Roses - one dozen, majority Bucks, several Austins. The roses were shipped May 1 (as requested); the combination of cold weather and my not having the new garden ready contributed to planting the last rose Memorial Day weekend. From the reviews, I knew to expect small roses. Ha..I didn't know roses could be this small. But, they are very healthy and strong (survived 3 weeks in a clear tupperware bin with .5" water). Upon planting, both the garden planted and the several planted in pots are thriving. Several have small buds...I didn't know roses this small could bloom...ha ! I expect the roses to perform wonderfully and overwinter. I'm already formulating my 2009 order of Heirloom Roses. Positive jadedshopper (3 reviews) On May 16, 2008, jadedshopper Bowie, MD wrote: Ordered two roses, a Rosa Mundi and some kind of super-fragrant rose (forget the name, sorry). As others have said, I was surprised by how small the plants were-- 6-8". Foolishly I put them straight in the ground, not following their very detailed instructions (which I read later) about digging a large hole and enriching the soil and all that. I also added rose fertilizer, later reading in the instructions that they don't recommend that until the second year. Nevertheless, the roses have been in over six weeks now and I am impressed with all the new foliage, and the rosa mundi is even budding already. These roses have been very forgiving of this "green" gardener and must have been quite healthy to start with. You might be able to get larger plants from a local nursery or big-box store for the same price, but I really like that I was able to get these unusual varieties of own-root roses that came with such thorough instructions (even though I ignored them-- they helped when I planted a climbing rose from a different supplier later on!). I will definitely be buying more from Heirloom Roses in the future. Positive newtomini (1 review) On May 7, 2008, newtomini Raleigh, NC wrote: Ordered 6 Magic Carpet roses about 3 weeks ago. They arrived about 1 week after ordering. I was expecting to receive smaller plants after reading others comments but still was a little shocked ...especially considering the price. (The roses were about 5 inches tall). However, they were packaged well and arrived healthy...two of the roses had buds. They have been in the ground for a little over a week and seem to be doing fine. The two with buds are now blooming... very pretty flower. So far deer and rabbits have left them alone. I'm not sure what to expect as far as growth this year...hopefully they will take off, if not I will have to fill in with some annuals. Once they are established, I'm sure I will be pleased with my choice. Customer Service: Very Good. Positive bibbykitty (27 reviews) On March 14, 2008, bibbykitty San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: I recently ordered from this company. The roses were shipped on the date I requested. They are growing well. The roses I received are small, but with only a few exceptions every company I order own root roses from are around the same size. I would definitely order from them again. I would also recommend them to friends. Positive Kris45 (1 review) On March 14, 2008, Kris45 Henderson, NV wrote: I bought 3 roses and they all arrived quickly and in great shape. After reading reviews I thoguht they would be really tiny but they were larger than I expected (still smaller than roses I see at retial stores). They arrived within a week of being ordered and the soil was still nice and moist. I will definitely purchase from Heirloom again. Positive gosteena (8 reviews) On February 20, 2008, gosteena Rio Linda, CA wrote: I received my roses today and they were packed very well. They seem healthy and ready to grow. I like growing their roses because they aren't grafted. They are small but worth it. This is a great company to do business with. Positive rentrac (1 review) On January 12, 2008, rentrac Blounts Creek, NC wrote: I placed 2 orders for a total of 10 roses last spring. Knowing they were root grown and mail order, I expected them to be smaller than the large grafted varieties that I find at retail centers or from other mail order sources. They were small but vigorous, extemely healthy. I followed their instructions precisely. All have bloomed the very first summer. I have been extremely pleased with the quality and variety of their stock. Their catalog is worth having; the descriptions are detailed - even to the quality and intensity of fragrance, and I've spent many a cold rainy winter evening enjoying the incredible assortment they have. Their prices are high for common roses, but because they are pretty much the same for ALL their stock, you can make up the difference with the newer or rare varieties, and by knowing you get the same rose you started with if there is a die-back to the root level. This is my favorite rose company, by far! Positive plantslayer (13 reviews) On January 8, 2008, plantslayer Raymond, ME wrote: I ordered 7 different kinds of roses from them last spring. They arrived in narrow but deep pots, with healthy roots and foliage. I over did it with my plant ordering and had to delay getting them into the ground for over a month, so I foliar fed them a couple times. They started blooming right in the pots and while a lot of roses my the garden where suffering from terrible black spot from the dry spring, these looked great. I ordered 2 Copper Star (Heirlooms own cultivar) shrub roses and they have beautiful single, soft orange blooms. They bloomed the entire second half of the summer right up until frost even though I planted them so late. They are listed as zone 6 and I am in 5, but I loved the color so much I decided to take a chance because they are on their own roots. Luckily, we had alot of snow early this year to insulate them. They have a very large selection as well. I will definately order from Heirloom again. Positive Penelopeann (7 reviews) On January 8, 2008, Penelopeann West Des Moines, IA wrote: I ordered 5 roses in 2007, yes they were little, but by the middle of the summer they were all blooming and GROWING beautifully, I will never buy grafted roses again. I'm sold on own-root roses. Positive Bubba33 (4 reviews) On January 6, 2008, Bubba33 Gig Harbor, WA wrote: Heirloom Roses is the only rose company that I deal with. Their roses are great. I have bought over 100 (hundred) roses from them (some given to friends). They start small as stated in the catalog and sometimes taken more than one year to reach full height but6 are well worth the $. Had more problems with the grafted roses. It is nice to be able to cut the rose way down or have a deer do it for you and know that it will come back as good a new. Am extremely happy with Heirloom Roses. Positive dmbarka (1 review) On December 27, 2007, dmbarka Lanexa, VA wrote: I orderd 4 musk roses, lavender lassie and corniela last year from heirloom. the plants came all the way across state and were fresh and healthy. i planted and could not believe the fast growth rate and vigor. they are almost full size now and bloomed 2 times in the first summer. right now they still have pretty foliage in december! I could not ask for more. the pots are deep and narrow for the roots and i followed all directions. thanks for my first rose plants that have made me into a rose nut now. I want many more. buy from them. great!!! Positive farprof (3 reviews) On September 30, 2007, farprof Woodstock, CT wrote: I planted 3 roses from this company in midsummer just as we were entering the driest summer in my memory here in Connecticut. Despite their smallness on arrival, with a little water they have thrived and grown. I cannot believe the size of the flowers on Braveheart, or the number of flowers on Champagne Punch. The third got stepped on accidently and broken nearly to the ground but since they are on their own roots and it is coming back, I expect I'll have the same fantastic performance from this plant next year. I will definitely order again from this company. Positive SandyS_in_Pgh (1 review) On September 19, 2007, SandyS_in_Pgh New Kensington, PA wrote: I, too, had a problem with a mislabled rose. It took two years before I realized that I didn't get what I bought. Heirloom was receptive, agreeable and understanding. However, I was happy with the rose that I did get and did not want or need that rose replaced. I have purchased a rugosa, a David Austin, and several others. All arrived as healthy own root roses in a small amount of soil. True...they were small at first (as I knew they would be) but have since grown into beautiful additions to my garden. No more grafted garden center roses for me....only own root from now on. Their customer service is great and their communication is top notch. I don't think Heirloom's prices are unreasonable at all. I wonder what some of these people are paying for their BIG roses elsewhere. On September 20th, 2007, SandyS_in_Pgh added the following: I just wish those that are looking for mighty oaks after planting an acorn last week would investigate and learn about own root roses. Perhaps then they would have a little more patience and would give the rose all the time it will need to attain it\'s normal growth before moaning and groaning. Some own root roses need more time than others to establish and prosper. Here\'s a good explanation of the pros and cons of grafted versus own root roses. [HYPERLINK@oldheirloomroses.com] Neutral Rosa1 (3 reviews) On September 2, 2007, Rosa1 Morgan Hill, CA wrote: Ordered Roses from this company .Beware product is very small, almost like tender green cuttings with some fragile roots. They do take very good care in packing them and getting them shipped. However, if you attempt to plant in the hot summer (early morning or evening) the little guys may shrivel up and die anyway, even if shade is provided. Better luck planting these types in late fall or winter when its cooler here in Calif. I only wish they would put an actual picture of what you get, otherwise I would not have ordered, because I would have known their survival rate would be fragile. I wonder what these great swings in weather will do to us gardening folk. Positive herbgarden (1 review) On August 24, 2007, herbgarden Beaverton, OR (Zone 8a) wrote: I live in Beaverton, OR and have been to Heirloom Roses twice, now. Their nursery and gardens are Beautiful - what a wonderful way to spend a day! The place is huge! I was there only a couple of weekends ago during their annual sale (the same as another recent reviewer). That turned out to be a very sad day, as the owner, John Clements had passed away quite suddenly only a couple of days before. The roses he bred are beautiful, and structurally superior to most. We've lost an artist and a master. The show went on, they had hundreds of roses on sale and we came away with nearly 20, including several miniature roses from John's Miniature Roses and several other plants from John's Small Garden Plants. The staff was very open and friendly, even on a day when they were all stunned and overwhelmed. The sales woman I spoke to at the time of our purchase began to cry during the transaction, it was clear that the she and the rest of the staff is dedicated to the business. I love that the roses are not grafted - this is something I had never even seen before. Most of the plants have had a bloom on them already, though they are only a few inches high. I can't wait until next spring for them to really take off. I don't know what is in store for the family now, but I send them my love and gratitude for the beauty and joy they have given me, and I hope that they will continue John's legacy. Presuming that the company endures, I don't think I will ever buy roses from another source again. Positive goddessdreams (1 review) On August 6, 2007, goddessdreams (Zone 11) wrote: I've just received 17 roses today from heirloom roses . They all arrived small but healty with lot's of leaves and a big rootball. I think I will order more from them. Positive tmmshasis (6 reviews) On August 4, 2007, tmmshasis Middletown, CT wrote: I placed several orders this spring. The roses were packed well and arrived in good shape. All are thriving, putting on lots of new growth and all have bloomed, even though they are young plants. I will be ordering from this company again. Own root virus free roses will live forever. The money I spent on them is well worth it, a great investment. These plants should live for decades, unlike grafted roses. I am very satisfied. Positive soldiersong (10 reviews) On July 29, 2007, soldiersong North Plains, OR (Zone 8a) wrote: I am fortunate to live reasonable close to this rose nursery. I've not been there yet, but our rose society will have its annual picnic there next month and I am excited about visiting and seeing the display garden. Their annual sale coincides with our picnic weekend, so I expect to come home with more plants. I did purchase three roses from them at a local plant sale. My new roses, Little Green Snake, Lyda Rose and Dublin Bay are thriving and have bloomed well their first season in the garden. They were purchased and planted in April and were blooming by June. I particularly appreciate the fact that they only offer own root roses. Too many times I've had root stock shoot up from a grafted rose or had the rose revert to its original root stock type. When these roses what you plant is what you get for the life of the rose. Granted, I've purchased larger bushes from other rose nurseries, but I've never purchased healthier roses and, after all, roses grow like crazy so size is not important to me. On August 24th, 2007, soldiersong added the following: I recently visited Heirloom Roses and, since I was part of a rose society group, was given a tour of the nursery and growing areas. It was fascinating. Iimpressed with their attention to the health and vigor of the roses they grow and develop. The staff is helpful and very knowledgeable. Every rose I\'ve purchased from them, either in person or mail order, has thrived in our garden. I prefer own root roses and, since that is the only type of rose Heiloom sells, it is a regular resouce for my rose garden. Although their retail roses are small, they are healthy and, once they spend a season establishing themselves underground in our yard, they grow quickly the thrive. I much prefer a health, vigorous small rose to many of the larger roses for sale, which, at least for me, have proven less vigorous and healthy when they are planted in my garden. I also appreciate that fact that Heirloom uses no chemical sprays, so what I see at Heirloom is likely what I will get in my organically maintained garden. Positive cfarres (12 reviews) On July 18, 2007, cfarres Deering, NH (Zone 4b) wrote: I ordered 3 roses and got 3 mini's free. They arrived in good shape, within 3 days (clear across country). Most of the roses were in bloom, so I can tell that they were correctly marked. They were a little mooshed, but they were packaged to minimize box size and to keep anything from shifting around. They were definitely well hydrated and healthy, and after a couple of days in the shade, the leaves have shaken off the "mooshed" look. The thing that annoyed me is that the shipping costs were about twice as much as another place that I got roses from at the same time (they are in the same area as HR). All in all, a pleasant shopping experience. Positive Reven (1 review) On July 7, 2007, Reven Des Moines, IA wrote: Excellent. My first order was for five bushes. A month later I ordered 3 more. They were all moist with perfect green stems and leaves. The second order arrived the same way. All bushes are now blooming, they are exactly as pictured. Customer Service was very attentive to my questions and of course pleasant. The instruction booklet was easy to understand and thorough. Just wanted to let everyone know my experience with them was a good one. I will be ordering again next year. Positive Seandor (1 review) On July 4, 2007, Seandor Springfield, MA (Zone 6a) wrote: I am sooooo impressed with this company. I first placed my order for roses late last summer. Heirloom Roses called my long distance on their dime to tell me it was probably too late in the year to plant roses in my zone successfully. I told them to keep the order, but send the roses this spring in May. The person I was wanted to know if I wanted to have the option of reordering in the spring (in other words, I would have the opportunity to change my mind - or even not order with them at all!) Now that is what I call good customer service. The catalogue is very impressive -and rates the scent of roses. Anyway, the roses arrived in May - they were small! But WOW! have they ever grown! All have already bloomed - it's absolutely amazing! My only regret is that I don't have lots more room to plant lots more of their roses! Definitely consider buying roses from them, I am sure you will be pleased. Positive HOPEFULLGARDNER (2 reviews) On June 24, 2007, HOPEFULLGARDNER Crescent City, CA wrote: I had been looking for the eiffel tower rose for about 20 years and found finally online at Heirloom Roses. They sent two beautiful green leaf rose bushes, packed sooooo nicely that not one leaf had fallen off. Two brand new roses, not old stock stuff and no diseases either! Excellent Company!!! I will definately buy from them again!! Positive kbholloway (1 review) On June 22, 2007, kbholloway Alpine, TX wrote: I am extremely pleased with my purchase from this company. I ordered from them partly because of comments I read here, but mainly because their website gives such detailed information not usually found on other mailorder websites. My plants arrived in great condition and one even had a bloom. They are not kidding when they say exceptionally fragrant. Positive happydadto5 (1 review) On June 10, 2007, happydadto5 Burke, VA wrote: I've ordered 4 roses from Heirloom. For those expecting big roses, all I can say is read their web site. One of the 4 did not do well, and despite being past the 3 months, they replaced it anyway. The replacement and the matching one are only 1 1/2 seasons old and they have reach the top of a six foot arbor. All my roses are coming from them from now on. Negative sandi625 (2 reviews) On June 6, 2007, sandi625 Highland Park, MI wrote: Last year I ordered 3 roses from this company. Shropshire Lad, Mary something and New Dawn. They were about 6 inches tall and never grew anymore. I covered them for the winter and this spring they were dead except the New Dawn. She is about three feet tall and will be 20 when matured. Maybe!! I notified the company and they said they are only guaranteed for three months. I paid a lot of money for nothing. I was very upset, so my daughter gave me three huge rose bushes for Mother's Day. She purchased them from English Gardens. I will be dealing with them from now on. Positive callmetiggy (2 reviews) On May 23, 2007, callmetiggy Marlborough, MA wrote: I ordered seven roses from Heirloom in two separate order as follows: Homerun, Dublin Bay, and Clair Matin, and then Happy Child, Apothecary's Rose, Hawkeye Belle, and Mary Magdalene. I ordered them well before the shipping date for my zone, so they all arrived together. I knew the plants would be small by reading the feedback on this page, so I wasn't surprised or disappointed when I opened the box. The plants were vibrantly healthy, though, with good strong roots. I planted them in the enormous holes that the planting instructions recommended, then was horrified as the weather turned absolutely freezing. I worried about the little ones, but they survived just fine with no particular help from me. The Apothecary's Rose arrived with two tiny buds, and they bloomed within two weeks, filling the area around my door with a delicious fragrance. (I couldn't bring myself to debud as the instructions suggested.) Out of all the roses, the Dublin Bay seemed to be the only one that was a little unhappy. However, the sun came out these past few weeks, and it is making up for lost time. (My hopes are high for that particular rose, as I bought it to honor my husband, who is from Dublin and who has been watching the rose with an eagle eye.) This is the first time I've bought roses from anywhere online, so perhaps I had no real expectations from good or bad experiences in the past. However, I know beautiful, healthy plants when I see them. I do wish Heirloom would have a good sale every now and again, though, as we who love roses only want more of them. The pricey-ness of the roses was a little ouchful, but not that bad, if I also consider the once-charming rose, that I bought from a large hardware-associated garden center, that visibly succumbed to RMV within a few months of my purchasing it. Shame on those people and kudos to Heirloom for policing their stock. As I am a new gardener, I didn't even know that such a thing as RMV existed until my sad experience with this other rose. As I spoke with people in forums about RMV, some recommended Heirloom as a place whose stock could be trusted. So I went back and placed the second order that I wrote about in my first sentence. The only area for improvement that I can suggest is a little better communication, preferably online. I wasn't sure when I would receive my roses, and I pined away in Zone 5, waiting. I got a letter in mid-April saying that my order would ship in the first two weeks in May, and it did ship and arrive as promised. But some handholding e-mails (even a form e-mail as the shipping date approached) would have helped me pine a lot less and be a lot less worried that I would miss the shipment somehow. Still, I love my roses and will order from Heirloom again. Neutral asimeral (1 review) On May 13, 2007, asimeral Grass Valley, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: I ordered a David Austin - Evelyn rose last year from Heirloom Roses. I had to make multiple phone calls before I received the plant. I was never told it wasn't "in stock", and that they were GROWING it from a teeny-tiny cutting. I had to wait over 2 mos before I received my TINY (5") plant for the same price I would have paid for a full size potted rose from my local nursery (who didn't have it in stock). It was in good shape however, and I hoped and prayed it would survive our winter. A year later, the plant is about the 2-1/2' tall and blooming beautifully. I just wish the plant had been bigger to begin with for the price I paid for it! Neutral linjasar (5 reviews) On May 12, 2007, linjasar Sarver, PA (Zone 5a) wrote: Received two small and not so green roses today and, unfortunately have two more on the way. I hope the two yet to come are much better. They arrived the same day as the Chamblees rose which was bushy, green with new growth and in a large pot. No comparison! I am very afraid these roses will not make it. Positive Kiuki (1 review) On May 4, 2007, Kiuki Fairview, OR wrote: I ordered from Heirloom roses just once: they charged my credit card right away, but they sent me the merchandise after 11 days. I paid way too much for shipping charges, (considering it took 11 days for the roses to be delivered) and the roses are so small. One of the 2 plants I ordered came with 5 burned leaves ( 50% of the plant in that case, since it really has 10 leaves on) and that was for sure an unpleasant surprise! I am going to plant the roses today, and I hope they'll grow to be beautiful and diseases resistant plants ..... Incrocio le dita! On May 28th, 2007, Kiuki changed the rating from neutral to positive and added the following: I ordered two roses, the deep secret and the blueberry hill: one is growing fast ( it has already to nice buds), while the other one died. I sent an e-mail to inform them about what was happening and I got their feedback right away. They have been amazing, and are sending me another blueberry hill at no cost for me. Yes, the roses are very small at first, but it is true they grow at a fast rate: and I must say, even if it is difficult to contact them by phone, via e-mail it worked just fine for me. I\'ll order from them again next year. Positive tangaloor (5 reviews) On April 17, 2007, tangaloor Benton City, WA wrote: Order several roses from Heirloom, I did pick them up in person instead of having them shipped. I knew the roses would be smaller in size based on reading the reviews here, but they are robust and healthy. Fully leaved, a few have buds and one or two are blooming. I'm extremely pleased that I got to go in person, the shop is wonderful, so many varities that are not in the catalog and website. I came home with over 50 roses from them and certainly would have loved to have brought more home. I will absolutely order from them again. I'm already trying to figure out what I can pick up from them in June! Alison Positive sayma (5 reviews) On March 30, 2007, sayma Tujunga, CA wrote: I just got another shipment of bands from Heirloom roses. The first shipment came a month ago- I have to say the roses from last month (miniature) are already bigger than the shrub- size roses that arrived yesterday. So they start out small, but really take off fast They also have a big selection of roses. Positive RachelMason (2 reviews) On March 19, 2007, RachelMason Bedford, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: I have never ordered roses before, and I was a bit taken aback by the babies that I got. Never-the-less, I planted the little guys and they survived a couple of our unpredictable winter freezes without fuss and now that spring has sprung here in Texas my two climbers are "stretching their legs" and are vigourously growing. Time will tell, but so far I have been impressed with the plants' hardiness. Neutral tarziesgirl (2 reviews) On February 13, 2007, tarziesgirl DeLand, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: The roses are a tiny! Literally, two inches tall. Shipping was prompt. Packaging was good. Not sure if I would buy from them again. Got much larger and mature roses from Nor'East Miniatures. Those are blooming, not sure if the ones from Heirloom will even bloom this year! Positive kbarber (1 review) On February 10, 2007, kbarber Warrenton, OR wrote: We make a yearly visit to HR every year. It is a treat to drive through Oregon's Willamette Valley where my mother grew up to this beautiful rose garden in the middle of no where. For anyone that lives within 2 hours of this nursery every year (that I know of) they have a 1/2 price sale, we went this year. Their selection is awesome, get there the first day plants go fast! Over 400 different varieties. Unfortunelty, I did not buy enough and had to mail order some. But it is a special treat to get new roses in the mail. All winter my new additions have held up great. Plant them like they tell you and you won't be disappointed. Add some every year and you will have the best smelling garden in town. Positive ShannonB (2 reviews) On February 9, 2007, ShannonB Swansea, MA wrote: I am so so happy with the roses I got and I am definitely going to order more as soon as I figure out where to put them! Just like everyone else I got these itsy bitsy baby roses. It didnt bother me at all. I also had to wait a few days before I could plant them but I kept them moist and they already started getting buds before I planted them. I have never grown roses before and I wasnt sure what to expect. I thought maybe I would start seeing results the following year after letting them get settled in their new home. In just a few short weeks they were blooming gorgeous roses and the leaves were very full and green and they were still blooming even when it was getting colder and I live in MA! I cant wait to see how they are going to do this coming summer and order more!

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