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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: Bare Root Roses
Bare root roses are dormant rose plants that are sold without soil around their roots. Unlike potted roses, they are dug up from the ground during their natural dormancy period in late autumn and early winter before being stored and shipped to gardeners. Bare root roses offer several advantages, including a wider variety of choices,…
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Garden Styles Suited to Growing Roses: Choosing the Right Varieties and Companion Plants
Roses are among the most versatile plants and can be incorporated into a wide range of garden styles, from the relaxed charm of a cottage garden to the sleek sophistication of a modern minimalist landscape. By carefully selecting the right rose varieties and complementing them with suitable companion plants, you can create a garden that…
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Ways to Grow Roses: Techniques and Best Varieties for Every Setting
Roses are among the most versatile and rewarding plants to grow in a garden. With careful selection and the right techniques, they can be cultivated in a variety of ways, including along walls, as hedges, over archways, and in pots. Each method requires specific care and the right rose varieties to achieve the best results.…
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How to Deadhead Roses for Continuous Blooms and Healthy Growth
Deadheading is essential for maintaining a rose’s beauty and health. It involves removing spent blooms to encourage new flower production, improve plant appearance, and prevent the formation of rose hips that can reduce blooming potential. Gardeners can extend the blooming season by regularly deadheading roses and ensuring vigorous plant growth. Deadheading redirects the plant’s energy…
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Old Beauties Bloom Again: Heritage Roses Steal the Show at Chelsea 2024
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has long been renowned as the world’s premier stage for introducing new rose varieties, with breeders like David Austin, Peter Beales, and Harkness unveiling their latest creations to eager horticulturists. However, in recent years, a captivating trend has emerged: a renewed focus on the timeless allure of heritage roses. As…
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The Rose Garden at Magdalen College, Oxford: A Blooming Tribute to Medical Innovation
Nestled in the heart of Oxford lies a hidden gem that seamlessly blends horticultural beauty with scientific history – the Rose Garden at Magdalen College, also known as the Lasker Rose Garden. This Grade I Registered Park and Garden, as recognized by Historic England, is not just a feast for the eyes but a living…
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Rose Gardens in Florence: A Fragrant Guide to the City’s Hidden Floral Treasures
Discover the enchanting rose gardens in Florence, Italy. Explore the Giardino delle Rose, Bardini Garden, and Boboli Gardens for a fragrant escape in the heart of Tuscany. Florence, the Renaissance jewel of Italy, is renowned for its art and architecture. But hidden within its historic streets lie some of the most beautiful rose gardens in…
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Behind the Scenes: The Royal Horticultural Society’s Red Rose Trial
As a rose ensusiast and a rose blogger, I was privileged to be invited by the RHS Trials team to attend the final on-site rose evaluation session—a rare glimpse into the meticulous world of horticultural assessment that determines the prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). The RHS Rose Trial: More Than Just a Beauty Pageant…