Bare Roots
Establish strong, healthy plants with bare root stock. Shipped during dormancy, bare roots are cost-effective and quick to establish when planted at the right time.
What Are Bare Roots?
Bare root plants are dormant plants shipped without soil around their roots. They're dug up while dormant, their roots cleaned of soil, and shipped lightweight and ready to plant. This traditional method produces strong, well-established plants.
Why Buy Bare Roots on BloomHub?
Cost-Effective
Bare roots cost less to ship than potted plants. Savings are passed to you, making it affordable to plant more.
Better Establishment
Bare root plants adapt quickly to your soil. Without a pot-bound root ball, roots spread naturally from day one.
Quality Selection
Nurseries offer their best stock as bare roots. Find larger, more mature plants than typically available in containers.
Seasonal Shipping
Bare roots ship during dormancy (late fall through early spring), arriving at the perfect time for planting.
Planting Bare Roots
For successful bare root planting:
• Plant as soon as possible after receiving
• If you can't plant immediately, keep roots moist and cool
• Soak roots in water for 1-2 hours before planting
• Dig a hole wide enough to spread roots naturally
• Position the crown at soil level (or as directed)
• Backfill with native soil and water deeply
Sellers include planting instructions specific to their plants. Follow their guidance for best results.
Shipping Window
Bare roots ship during plant dormancy, typically late fall through early spring. The exact timing depends on your climate zone and the specific plant. Sellers will ship when conditions are optimal for your location.
Orders placed outside the shipping window will be fulfilled when the season begins. Check individual listings for expected ship dates.
Ready to plant?
Explore bare root offerings from quality nurseries.