Everything You Need to Know- Bare Root Perennials

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What are Bare Roots?

Bare root perennials and woody plants are just that! Plants with bare roots. They are dug from the field where they were grown, washed, and then stored in the perfect climate over the winter months. This process has many advantages. Soil is heavy and messy to ship, so removing it makes transportation far more efficient. As a result, we are able to bring in these hard to find plants from Holland, where they are grown by the very folks that breed them. 


 
 

Where we Ship

We ship bare roots to the lower 48 states and Alaska via FedEx. (Sorry, Hawaii!)

When we Ship

All bare roots will ship in March 2026. Specific ship/delivery dates cannot be accommodated. You will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information as soon as your order has been packed. Clematis will be shipped separately from other bare roots.

Order Minimums

The minimum order is 4 total bundles of any variety, excluding Clematis.

Number of roots per bundle:

Hydrangea - 9 or 16 (see product description)

Clematis - 25 

Clematis may be purchased individually, or alongside other bare root items. They will be shipped separately, and therefore do not count towards the 4 item minimum applicable to all other bare roots.

All other products - 10

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Order Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation email from info@farmerbailey.com shortly after placing your order.

Substitutions and Shortages

In the unlikely event of a shortage, we will reach out to find a solution; be that a substitution, refund, or a combination thereof.

Cancellations + Order Changes

Order changes, including cancellations, are accepted until February 1, 2026. Farmer Bailey retains a 10% cancellation fee on all canceled orders and order items. 

Shipping

Bare Roots will ship via FedEx in the second week of March 2026 (Week 11).

Pricing

4-6 bundles  |  $25

7-12 bundles  |  $50

13-18 bundles  |  $75

*Shipping to Alaska is $75 per box.

Clematis ship at a flat rate of $10 regardless of order size. Clematis may be ordered along with other bare root items, and doing so will add $10 to the shipping charge. So, one box of bare roots plus any Clematis will ship for $35.

    Damaged/Missing Items

    Mold and minor damage

    You may see a bit of mold on the roots, but this is normal. Simply wash it off and plant immediately. As a precaution you can treat the roots with a fungicide or biofungicide, but this isn't necessary. Small broken branches are also of little concern. Just prune off any broken bits and the plant will recover quickly. The root system is the important part at this stage.

    Claims

    To file a claim, email info@farmerbailey.com within 24 hours of receiving your order; include your 5-digit order number, photos and a description of the issue. Based on the assessment by our Claims Department, we'll issue any necessary refund(s) or replacements, when possible. 

    Our team may request that you plant the bare roots and report any non-viable plants by June 1st. Farmer Bailey will not accept any bare root claims after June 1st.

    ***Farmer Bailey is not liable for plants that do not thrive once planted if no claim was filed at the time of delivery.***