March 22, 2026

FIND YOUR BLOOMATE

35 minutes

FIND YOUR BLOOMATE:

Lessons from the Philadelphia Flower Show

Robin Jennings, Heirloom

On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Robin Jennings, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Heirloom Roses. Robin recaps Heirloom’s recent experience at the Philadelphia Flower and breaks down the questions they heard from new and non-rose growers reaching for their “perfect bloomate.”

From “Are roses hard to grow?” to “Which one won’t die on me?” Robin shares real conversations from the booth floor and unpacks what new gardeners are actually looking for. We’ll talk about the biggest misconceptions around roses, what traits beginners care about most, and how the industry can better guide first-time buyers.

If you’ve ever wondered what new gardeners are thinking when they approach roses for the first time, this episode gives you a front-row seat.

The Rose Chat Podcast

Our 15th Season

MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality

Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com

Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic.

🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality

Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com

Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert.

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