Silver Rose Garlic

Name: Silver Rose Garlic
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
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Allium sativum var. sativum 'Silver Rose'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Fast-growing, Fragrant, Edible, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Container Friendly, and Thornless

Specifications

Botanical Name

Allium sativum var. sativum 'Silver Rose'
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1 ft
Growing Zones

4-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Fast
Leaf Color
- Green
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Bloom Period

Early Summer
Fragrant

Yes

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Silver Rose Garlic requires full sun, meaning at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily. Plenty of sun ensures the largest possible bulbs; planting in shade will result in small, stunted cloves and weaker flavor.
Soil: Aim for loose, crumbly soil rich in organic matter that drains like a colander. If you have heavy clay, mix in compost or plant in raised beds to prevent the bulbs from rotting in standing water during the winter.

Watering Requirements

During the first few weeks after fall planting, water once a week to help roots settle before the ground freezes. Once growth resumes in spring, provide about 1 inch of water per week, ensuring the moisture reaches 6 inches deep. Stop watering entirely about two weeks before harvest when the lower leaves start to brown so the outer wrappers can dry and cure properly.

Pruning Tips

Since Silver Rose is a softneck variety, it does not produce a flowering scape that needs to be cut. Instead, your "pruning" happens at harvest time when you trim the roots and dried tops. Think of this like a clean-up phase where removing the dead foliage helps prevent trapped moisture and mold during storage.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, organic fertilizer or a nitrogen-rich meal in early spring as soon as green shoots emerge to power leaf growth. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers after the bulbs begin to swell in late spring. Too much nitrogen late in the season encourages the plant to keep growing leaves instead of diverting energy into the cloves you want to eat.

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Growing Zones 4-9

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Homegrown always beats store-bought and fresh always has more flavor! So why not grow your own Silver Rose Garlic (Allium sativum var. sativum 'Silver Rose') as well? Easier than you'd think and way more flavor than those store-bought bulbs! Who knows how long they've been in storage?

Considered a 'soft neck' garlic, you won't have the tough central stem that shoots up from the center of your cluster of cloves. Silvery white, thick papery skins, each with a lovely blush of pink! Featuring a mild flavor, these are versatile culinary additions!

Long-lasting in storage as well, lasting upwards of a year! Silver Rose is one of the later maturing varieties available, but that wait is well worth it! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9, this variety has a good 6-month storage life too!

Planting and Application:

Silver Rose Garlic is much milder and has more flavor than other varieties. No bite when used in your favorite recipes, and never overpowers your more delicately flavored dishes! Without the burn, these cloves are fantastic even when used raw!

Easy to grow and able to be planted in any sunny garden with good soil, Silver Rose can even be grown in containers and planters! You will be able to harvest the following season in late spring or early summer

Silver Skin Garlic With a Rosy Blush
Easy To Grow Soft Neck Garlic
Fast-Growing
Stores Up To 6 Months
Mild Flavored Cloves

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Loving the full sun, Silver Rose bulbs do best in well-drained loose soil. Do not worry about squirrels or rabbits bothering your crop either! Fast-growing, this soft-neck garlic is easy to grow!

Plant the cloves (called bulbils) individually with a small portion of the bulb poking above the soil, root side down, and you'll want to plant this variety about six inches apart and two to three inches deep. Harvest when tops start to dry, clean, and store in a cool, dry location with plenty of air circulation.

Full Sun
Well-Drained Loose Soil
Moderate Moisture Needs
Soft-Neck Garlic Variety
Hardy, Low Maintenance

Start your own fresh from the garden crop of Silver Rose Softneck Garlic today! Purchase quality bulbs from the expert growers of Nature Hills Nursery today!

Under $50	$9.99
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Silver Rose Garlic

Allium sativum var. sativum 'Silver Rose'

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