Bareroot: Plants without Pots (2 minutes)

We grow most of the plants we sell and bring them carefully to the ideal size and age for transplanting. Some are shipped in pots, others are dug from fields (we call them “bareroot”) and then cleaned and wrapped, and still others are bulbs that are easily bagged or boxed. In every case, our first concern is to ensure that the plant will catch hold quickly and easily in its new home.

In this video, our senior horticultural advisor shows the simple steps in planting a bareroot perennial: unwrap the plant and discard the packing materials; dig a hole of the appropriate size; spread the roots out and position the crown; fill in around the plant with soil; firm the soil; and lastly, water.

Click here to view and purchase our Hemerocallis.

To begin playing the video, click on the arrow. You can adjust the volume by clicking on the sound icon.

Trouble viewing this video?

Make sure you have speakers connected to your computer and that the sound on your computer is turned on. You can adjust the video volume by clicking on the sound icon on the video player.

You may need to download Adobe Flash Player to view this movie. Click the image below to download.

Our Partners: Botanic Gardens/Hort Societies | Garden Center Partners | Subscribe to Fine Gardening