Rite Aid roses

[nittygrittydirtdigger]

I love roses and have plenty of room for them, but not plenty of $$$. So I was surprised and pleased yesterday when I went to Rite Aid and found decent-looking roses for $3.99 and $4.99. I need abundance, not the best quality available, so I picked up half a dozen of the $4.99 bare root roses that all look healthy, with good strong canes. They're 2 year old bushes.

I got Climbing Golden Showers, Mr Lincoln, Peace, 2 Tropicana and a Queen Elizabeth, all for under $35 with tax. Happy, happy me!

 

[vfem]

Oh wow! That is a good deal! Who has roses at this time of year though? Where are you at to find that?

I was hoping for roses this year... even got them their own bed, but we had to cancel that plan and we're extending our veggie garden there instead.

 

[nittygrittydirtdigger]

I'm in southeast Washington state. It seems like the merchants are definately pushing the season, as I saw primroses on sale at Lowe's today. It's been relatively mild since early January, but I just know there's a few more frosty nights in our future. Average last-frost date is mid-April.

 

[journey11]

What a nice deal...
The Peace rose is one of my all-time favorites...you'll love it!

 

[desertwillow]

Our area has bare root roses out at Walmart and Home Depot but not climbers yet. They also have the usual primroses and pansies and trees, bot fruit and shade. I live in the high desert in zone 8b with a summer zone of 11+

 

[ducks4you]

I envy you ALL!!
I am TOXIC to tea roses--I've only been able to keep the minis alive.