How to Grow Roses
The classic rose is a must for any garden. Elegant, stunningly beautiful blooms with hints of fragrance to match, these long lasting plants will flower year after year. Roses are an incredibly versatile plant for your garden, they come in different forms such as patio roses, climbing roses, shrub roses and ramblers, so whatever type of garden space you have big or small, there’s a rose to suit your garden.
Floribunda Roses
Discover the vibrant beauty of Floribunda Roses, known for their abundant clusters of blooms and striking colours. These hardy, repeat-flowering roses are perfect for adding a burst of colour to garden borders, beds, or containers. With a long blooming season and minimal maintenance, Floribunda roses are a favourite for gardeners looking to make a bold statement. Floribunda roses are produced by crossing Hybrid Tea roses and Polyantha roses. They are mostly smaller and more bushier than Hybrid Tea roses and more upright than Polyanthas. Robust and disease resistant, Floribunda roses are known for producing clusters of flowers over a long season.
Hybrid Tea Roses
Experience the timeless elegance of Hybrid Tea Roses, also known as large-flowered roses. Renowned for their classic, pointed blooms, these roses typically produce one striking flower per stem, making them perfect for cutting and bringing indoors. Flowering from summer to late autumn, Hybrid Tea roses offer a long-lasting display of beauty in a wide range of vibrant colours, from rich reds to soft pastels. Their stunning blooms and enchanting fragrance make them a favourite for gardeners looking to create a sophisticated, colourful display.
Patio Roses
Patio Roses are the perfect solution for smaller gardens or adding a burst of colour to your outdoor space. Compact and easy to grow, these roses thrive in large pots on your patio or balcony, offering an abundance of smaller blooms in vibrant clusters that repeat flower throughout the season. Known for their low maintenance and versatility, Patio Roses are ideal for gardeners looking for beauty without the hassle.
Climbing Roses
Climbing Roses bring vertical beauty to your garden, ideal for covering walls, trellises, arches, or pergolas with their stunning blooms. These vigorous roses produce large, repeat-flowering blossoms that add height and elegance to any outdoor space. With a variety of colours and fragrances, Climbing Roses can transform even the simplest structure into a breath taking focal point. Whether you're looking to soften a garden wall or create a romantic, flower-covered archway, Climbing roses are a versatile and enchanting choice.
Occasion Roses
Occasion Roses, also known as Celebration Roses, are the perfect way to mark life’s most memorable moments. With varieties like Ruby Wedding, Silver Wedding, Remember Me, Thank You, and Happy Retirement, these roses are a thoughtful and lasting gift for special occasions. Each rose is chosen for its beauty, symbolism, and the joy it brings to any garden. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or expressing heartfelt gratitude, Occasion Roses offer a living reminder of your sentiments.
Things you need to know about roses
- Most rose varieties will thrive when planted in full sun, although some will tolerate partial shade, aim for at minimum of 4 to 6 hours sunlight a day.
- When planting up your roses you need to plant in a rich soil, in a moist but well drained site. We recommend digging in a good quality multipurpose compost or manure to your soil prior to planting to help give it the best possible start.
- Watering your roses correctly after planting is vital. The soil needs to stay moist but not waterlogged.
- To get the best from your roses you need to feed them regularly with a good quality rose feed, this will encourage strong growth and better blooms throughout the flowering period.
- Pruning your roses once a year will help to promote healthy new growth as well as controlling the shape. Prune in late winter or early spring around the time that new growth begins.
When to plant roses
Container grown, potted roses can be planted at any time of year providing the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. The ideal, optimum time for planting roses is in autumn, as the soil is still warm from the summer and moisture levels are wetter. They will but their roots down, then become dormant for the winter months before coming to life in early spring.
How to plant roses
Choose the right spot in your garden for your rose, making sure it has enough sunlight. Dig a hole that is wider and deeper than the pot your purchased, adding a good quality compost or manure to the soil. Carefully remove the rose from the pot, placing in the planting hole and immediately water thoroughly. Fill the hole in around the rose, carefully pressing down the soil around it. Water regularly after planting.
Top Tips
- Plant in full sun or at least in a spot with 4 hours sunlight a day
- Use a good compost or manure when planting
- Prune your roses annually
- Deadhead to boost flowering
- Give them enough space around them to grow
- Feed them to help them bloom