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Why Our Online Store For Bare Root Roses Is Closed Until Mid-Fall

Two women standing amongst roses, one with an open book and the other holding a basket with roses.

If you've landed on this page wondering where our shop went, you're in the right place. We'll explain exactly why we close seasonally, what's happening at the nursery while ordering is closed, and most importantly: how to be first in line when we reopen in the fall.

Every year, from mid-March through mid-Fall, we close our online rose shop. Not because we're resting, but because your roses are busy growing!

Why We Close From Mid-March to Mid-Fall

Bare root roses, the kind we specialize in, have a very specific shipping window. They can only be safely dug, shipped, and planted when they are fully dormant. Once spring arrives and the canes begin to bud, shipping bare root plants risks a transplant shock that most roses won't appreciate. In our experience, this shock will cause the rose to have a difficulty starting to grow.

Rather than ship containerized roses year-round, we made a deliberate choice: we only sell what we grow best, during the window it can be shipped safely. That means every plant that arrives at your door is primed and ready to thrive.

Common Questions at This Time of Year

Can I order now for spring planting?
Our ordering window runs from mid-Fall through mid-March, with shipping from late February through to late April. If you're visiting outside that window, join our newsletter. We will send you a heads-up when the shopping cart will open for the next season.

What if I need a rose for a summer event or gift?
A Lakeview Roses gift card is a great option. It can be used when our store reopens. You could also consider sourcing a potted rose from a local garden center for immediate gifting. Bare root roses need to be planted shortly after arrival, making them a better fit as a planned garden investment, rather than a last-minute gift.

Will you have the same varieties when you reopen?
We introduce new varieties every season and popular ones tend to go quickly. Newsletter subscribers are the first to hear when the store opens, when pre-orders go live, and when new arrivals are added.

I just received my roses. Help!
If you received your order and have questions about planting or growing, our resources pages and FAQ are always available on our website. We respond to all support emails within one to two business days, even while the shop is closed.

Why not just sell potted roses year-round?
Bare root roses establish in their home faster, are lighter to ship (better for the plant and the environment), and arrive at peak planting readiness. 

What Happens on the Nursery During the Growing Season

Far from quiet, the growing season is our busiest time. Here's what's happening between now and Fall:

Mar – May Roses wake up and begin their full-season of growth. From planting understock for summer grafting, to topping the roses we grafted last summer, to production planning and reaching out to hybridizers for new test varieties, Spring is our most exciting time at the nursery.

Jun – Aug The Peak growing season. Plants are pruned, fed, and monitored for disease. We trial new varieties from breeders, assess the season's crop, photograph, review and research each variety at peak bloom for the upcoming catalogue and website.

Sep – Oct Plants begin going dormant. We dig, grade, and prepare inventory. The shop reopens mid-fall with fresh stock and new releases.

Happy Rose Growing!
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