Grow, sell and arrange roses

Join Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers and Lauren Uhlig of Florxeight for this presentation where they share their expert knowledge about garden roses.
Who is this webinar for:
Flower farmers
Florists and floral designers
Gardeners
Rose enthusiasts
What you’ll learn in this webinar:
Basics of growing garden roses for cut flowers
Variety & Sourcing tips
Harvesting & Processing
Marketing & finding the garden rose "niche" in floral sales
Tips and tricks for designing with local roses
If you don’t know me - my name is Ellen and my dream is to build a community of flower nerds who have an endless appetite for learning and experiencing all things flowers! Join me on this channel as we learn about sustainable floral design, life as a florist and how you can make a difference in the world through flowers.
//Chapters
00:00 Ellen's Intro
03:00 Lauren's Intro
06:50 Growing Roses
30:00 Variety and sourcing tips
38:35 Harvest and post-harvest care
55:30 Marketing to florists
1:12:20 Florists tips
1:24:30 QandA
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[@madonnaschmid7707]

I have about 360 rose bushes and growing! I love them so much. This was a great rose session!!

[@ellenfrostflowers]

WOW! 360 is amazing! Do you have a favorite?

[@madonnaschmid7707]

@ellenfrostflowers that's like picking a favorite child, LOL...my favorites for smell are Memorial Day, sugar moon and Mr Lincoln...my favorite for blooms are Queen of Sweden, All Dressed up, Grande Dame and St Patrick. I actually love them all:)

[@ellenfrostflowers]

these are all so good! I love all of the fragrant ones. When they come into the shop I cant stop smelling them.@@madonnaschmid7707

[@madonnaschmid7707]

@ellenfrostflowers absolutely! I have 40 more bare root ordered for January;)

[@carriew29]

Great information! I am just getting into floral design and this was incredibly helpful to hear all these tips you discussed!

[@ellenfrostflowers]

im so glad this was helpful! Do you think you'll give roses a try?

[@carriew29]

@@ellenfrostflowers I am so very tempted! My daughter is getting married this year and I would love to add some roses grown "at home" to some small bouquets on the cocktail tables. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@user-qv2nw7oh6e]

This video is packed with so much incredibly useful information. THANK YOU to you both for sharing your knowledge and experience. Truly invaluable info here.

[@ellenfrostflowers]

thanks for checking it out! Are you growing roses?

[@StarkBlooms]

@@ellenfrostflowers Yes, but only about 30 currently. Looking to flesh my rose offerings out so this was very helpful advice.

[@ellenfrostflowers]

this is so great! excited for you to continue growing!@@StarkBlooms

[@eileenstarr6607]

Awesome content, ladies! Thank you both so much ❤

[@ellenfrostflowers]

thank you so much for watching! Are you going to grow any roses this year?

[@jessiethomson2673]

Loved this video! I especially liked the candid explanation of how these flowers are marketed to customers and used in your designs. I m starting my journey flower farming and would love to have some of these beauties for something special!

[@ellenfrostflowers]

Thanks so much for watching! Congrats on getting started! Do you think you'll try roses?

[@jessiethomson2673]

Will I primarily grow roses, probably no, however I have always wanted a climbing Rose. My plan is to add several into my landscape mostly for me. The forms of the Lady of Shallot and Wollerton Old Hall appeal to me and they are definitely very unique compared to commodity roses. I like the idea of using them for boutonierres also. LOS is supposed to have a very strong repeat and be well adapted to the Mid Atlantic also, I will probably try that lovely lady first. It's encouraging that of all the varieties Lauren knows she chose LOS for you to try first...If I wasn't planning on getting that variety already I would be now. I'm also very rural and most brides in my area would likely not have the budget to buy 100 DA wedding roses for their bridal party. (I didn't). But they would be something unique and special to add to a bridal bouquet. This year I'm working on Lisa' s basics course, but eventually I would like to take Jennie's course for weddings also. Because this is a more rural area I may have a stronger business if I'm not afraid of supplying flowers for events. Realistically I'm 2 years out from having the consistency and confidence in my harvest dates to say I will have these flowers available for your wedding on June 25th. But these would possibly take that long really get going anyway, so I'm starting small with varieties that are tough. P.S. Your arrangements are gorgeous, if my bouquets look half that good after 10 years or so I'll be thrilled!

[@connieshipman3731]

Thanks for the information!

[@ellenfrostflowers]

Thanks for watching! Are you growing or designing with any roses currently?

[@connieshipman3731]

@ellenfrostflowers I took a screen shot of the "easy" suggestions to try at some point to grow once I get more of a handle on pests. The mild winters here in MI have too many bugs taking over! I'm just a side hustle farmer, hoping to grow into a retirement flower farmer. I watch all of your work with LMZ, you are an inspiration!

[@lydiamclaughlin7100]

1:04:27 Hello Ellen! This series was greatly appreciated! Do you have the other colours (variety of roses) for the other colour palettes? She has given us her rose choice for the colours of Whites and Creams and also Blush pink....but is there a way to provide rose choice for the other colours? I tried going on her website but it would not allow my to see. The reason why I ask because here in Canada- Roses are extremely expensive- David Austin are 89 dollars each- and that would just help me get a tried and true variety. Thanks so much for this! Greatly appreciated! Take care.

[@ellenfrostflowers]

If You follow lauren on Instagram at @florxeight you'll find lots of suggestions! She's also coming out with an online class soon that will have lots of recommendations!!