We’ve often been asked what sits behind the development of our roses, so we will be publishing this new blog series titled Diary of a Rose Breeder each month to give… Read the rest

Welcome to the first in our series of Ask Philip blogs. Phillip Harkness is our rose breeder and has been working with roses his entire life. This month we asked him:

What … Read the rest

Are you concerned about pests and diseases that can affect your roses? Read our tips.

Air Circulation – Allow your roses enough room t0 breathe and don’t plant them… Read the rest

Pests & Diseases That Affect Roses

Like most plants, roses can be affected by various pests and diseases – but don’t let that put you off growing them in your garden. … Read the rest

Pruning and maintenance of your roses is essential for you to get the very best out of them. Make sure you are equipped with the right tools and are caring for the plants at … Read the rest

If you are the proud owner of a new potted rose 🌹 – make sure you treat your new possession with care. Preparation is key.

Preparation

• Ensure the ground is frost-free

Looking to find the best way to plant your bare root rose? Read on to give it the best start in life.

Preparation

• Ensure the ground is frost-free and viable.
• Use a mix of John

What is a bare root rose?

Bare root roses are ones that we have grown in a field for 18 months and are supplied without any soil, hard pruned and often have no foliage. We lift… Read the rest

A quick guide to Cutting and care of Roses in a Vase

A beautiful array of cut roses in an arrangement or a vase is one of the pleasures of Summer. There is no reason why you can’t… Read the rest

There are lots of Rose varieties from the past that we no longer produce. Why is this?

Many of the favourite roses of our parents and grandparents from the 1970s or earlier… Read the rest