I think the only way I'd have a cheap rose is if at the end of season you get a potted bargain...like last November that I got a couple for a £5 each. For a plant that will live for decades I think it's a false economy to not get them from reputable companies as bare roots. The wax wrap format doesn't guarantee success and frequently they will be some underwhelming or even mislabeled variety.
Hi! I wanted to say that I've tried the green wax-coated roses before, and they held up surprisingly well. Just make sure to give them some extra TLC initially, like proper watering and sunlight. For under £5, it's worth a shot
If the roses are healthy then the wax coating shouldn't be a problem and will melt off in warmer weather, or the stems can be run under warm tap water and gently scrubbed off. They should leaf out normally, however the green colourant is a disguise and intended to make the stems look healthy, when they may not be so. You might get some dieback.
Roses imported from the Continent sometimes have grey wax coating, due to potential delays in transit.
We have four of these cheap, waxed, roses that all came from poundland about 5 years ago and they have all done fantastic and you wouldn't be able to tell they weren't quality plants. I'm not saying that is always the case, we may have just got lucky but if you are happy to take a gamble or just want some fillers, they can be ok. If you are only wanting the odd rose in the garden then it can be far better to choose a known variety.
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Roses imported from the Continent sometimes have grey wax coating, due to potential delays in transit.
If you are only wanting the odd rose in the garden then it can be far better to choose a known variety.