HP.A2.1 The Root System

root system - root protection - container grown - clumps/roots

The Root system must be well developed and correspond to the species/cultivar and its age and growth rates under the cultural and soil conditions within which it is growing. The system must show a good balance between the growing parts, i.e. the buds and the roots and no physiological damage. This is especially important for plants grown from divisions.

Plants which have been stored in cool conditions must have good viability, must not have dried out and must be free from fungal infections. Perennials from cold store which are potted and grown on must have established a strong and vigorous root system before sale. Perennials which are delivered out of cold storage after 1st May must be designated as cooled plants.

The root system must not be allowed to dry out at any time.