Category: Rose Types
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Plant profile: Rambling Roses
Rambling roses are vigorous, fast-growing roses known for their ability to cover large areas with cascades of blooms. Unlike climbing roses, which have a more restrained and repeat-flowering habit, rambling roses tend to produce a single spectacular flush of flowers in early to mid-summer, often followed by ornamental rose hips in autumn. Their long, flexible…
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Plant Profile: English Roses
These roses combine the charm and fragrance of old-fashioned roses with the repeat-flowering and disease resistance of modern varieties. Known for their beautifully formed, full-petalled blooms and rich fragrances, English roses bring a romantic and timeless appeal to any garden. They are available in a wide range of colours, from soft pastels to deep, rich…
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Plant Profile: Rose Trees (Standard Roses)
Rose trees, also known as standard roses, are an elegant and striking feature in any garden. These roses are created by grafting a bush, floribunda, or hybrid tea rose onto a tall stem, producing a tree-like appearance with a rounded canopy of blooms. This unique form makes them perfect for adding height, structure, and a…
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Plant Profile: Shrub Roses
Shrub roses are a diverse and hardy group of roses that bring beauty, fragrance, and structure to the garden. Unlike climbing or hybrid tea roses, shrub roses have a more natural, bushy growth habit, making them ideal for informal borders, mixed flower beds, or even as standalone specimens. Many varieties are highly disease-resistant, repeat-flowering, and…
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Plant Profile: Climbing Roses
Climbing roses are a spectacular addition to any garden, offering height, structure, and a continuous display of beautiful blooms throughout the growing season. Unlike rambling roses, which grow vigorously and flower in a single flush, climbing roses tend to have a more controlled growth habit and repeat flower, making them a popular choice for training…