$16.95 Austins online at High Country Roses

Moses, Pittsburgh, W. PA., zone 5/6, USA

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

High Country Roses sells 16 Austins, some hard to get, at $16.95/ea. plus shipping. They are band size. No minimum order. I have ordered just one rose.

A rose listed as out of stock on their web page is not necessarily so for the entire year. Call them to see when it will be back in stock.

Their nursery is centrally located in Colorado so shipping charges are not too excessive to anywhere in the USA.

They also sell a large selection of Canadian roses and OGRs.

I have been a customer of theirs for a number of years and find the rose quality and personable service second to none.

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mmmm12COzone5

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

I went back today and exchanged the Rosa Rugosa Alba for a Sally Holmes. I was nervous about the suckering.

I gave in to temptation and bough a Pretty Lady Rose and a Sparkle and Shine. I was drawn to the size, scent and color of the Pretty Lady Rose. The Sparkle and Shine I thought might make a nice compliment to the color of the other and it had a very large bloom.

Not quite sure where I will put them yet. I should have planed and then bought.

Here is a picture of the greenhouse for those who have ordered but never been there.

Here is another one, different angle.

I walked up and down the aisles, taking pictures of the ones I liked so I could look them up at home and check out their characteristics. Right now I don't have a plan for any of them. But I do have one empty bed that I may try to figure out a good plan for roses.

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mcnastarana
7 years ago
I have been ordering from HCR for about two decades now. I have never been disappointed. I did receive one mislabeled rose, which was cheerfully replaced.
Kelly Tregaskis Collova
7 years ago
They have some of the best customer service ever. So friendly and willing to help. Really nice sized plants too!
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Wonderful company! Matt got me "Agnes" that said sold out on the web, 5:30PM one Friday. He was answering the phone. Great plants.
gibsongirl74_gw (zone 6 CT)
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I ordered from them last year and the roses are amazing! Boule de neige and souvenir de la malmaison grew large very quickly. Matt was very helpful when I called them.
lavenderlacezone8
7 years ago
I just made my first order with them because of this thread, so thanks to everybody! The website was great and I'm sure the roses will be too.
mmmm12COzone5
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I went over there this weekend. The owner was very helpful. I picked up one Gourmet Popcorn, one Rosa Rugosa Alba and four Chuckles (pink flower in photo). I am currently following their hardening off instructions because the green house was hot and steamy. I wanted to get a Robusta but they didn't have any in stock until fall. They have larger plants that they breed from. I ended up ordering the Robusta on-line from another shop so it will be interesting to compare what shows up with what I saw at High Country Roses.

I've never planted such tiny plants from a greenhouse so any tips are appreciated. I'm wondering if we should cage them off to keep the dogs from trampling them or to keep the gardeners from pulling them. My husband will probably put them in this weekend or tonight if he has time.
lucillle
6 years ago
If you haven't ordered before there is a code 1stord for 10% off.
Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
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One can pot a baby rose in a 2 gal pot until it is big enough to be more visible before in ground planting. Alternatively, caging them after direct in ground planting works well too. They size up fast if not trampled or eaten.
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I followed the planting directions from high country roses and I used fish emulsion which I think helped. The instructions mentions something about fertilizer. I can't keep plants in pots alive
mmmm12COzone5
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Thanks for the responses and ideas. The instructions say to fertilize two weeks after planting with a water soluble fertilizer. We have Miracle Grow All Purpose and will use that unless you all say that will kill them.
Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
6 years ago
Thanks for the photo! I've ordered for years, but never been there. That might be for the best. I could go a bit crazy.
bethnorcal9
6 years ago
Wow nice operation! Guess I'll hafta go see what they carry....
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I ordered from them for the first time earlier this year because they're the only ones who still carry Hula Hoop and I had to replace mine. Low prices, low shipping, and really nice plants.
Valerie McGrath-Nichols 5b_4a_CO
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I just ordered a Top of the World mini climber from them. The plant I received is impeccable. I can't wait for it to start growing like crazy once spring or summer finally arrives (it has been a roller coaster winter/spring here in Palmer Lake, Colorado). I have had to keep putting either hail netting or frost cloth over my roses.

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