Bare root roses are lifted from the fields during winter, while the plants are still resting. Planted at this natural moment in their cycle, they settle quickly into the soil and establish with ease, often producing strong, vigorous growth in their first season.
As the days lengthen and spring unfolds, the fields begin to green and the bare root season gently draws towards its close. Orders continue through the spring months, with May marking the end of the season.
For those planning to plant this year, there is still time to enjoy the simple pleasure of establishing roses in this traditional way.
Caring for roses is one of gardening’s quiet pleasures. With a little attention through the year, they reward you generously - filling the garden with colour, fragrance, and beauty during the flowering season.
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We know from experience that all of the roses listed here are amongst the very best. They all combine exceptional beauty with outstanding health and reliability and many boast delicious fragrances.
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Finding the Right Rose for Your Garden: Choosing the Perfect SpotChoosing a new rose is always a pleasure, whether it is your first or another addition to the garden. With so many varieties available, the decision can seem a little overwhelming at first. A few calm, practical considerations will help you select a rose that feels well suited to both your garden and your expectations.
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Training Climbing Roses into Decorative ShapesThere is a distinct charm in allowing a climbing rose to do more than simply cover a surface. A wall awash with bloom is undeniably lovely, yet when a rose is thoughtfully guided into a deliberate form, such as a sweeping arc, a relaxed swag, or a flowing wave, the effect becomes something altogether more expressive. The plant is not constrained, merely encouraged, its natural grace quietly emphasised.
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Pantone Colour of the Year 2026: Cloud Dancer, a Soft White Palette for the Moon GardenSoft, luminous whites are taking centre stage in 2026, inspired by Cloud Dancer, the Colour of the Year from Pantone. Chosen for its gentle warmth and airy elegance, this subtle shade reflects a growing desire for calm, light, and restorative spaces. In the garden, Cloud Dancer finds its most natural expression in the moon garden, also known as a lunar garden, where pale blooms are chosen specifically to glow in evening light.
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Soft Hues, Enduring Spirit: Emily Brontë in the GardenThe moors shaped Emily Brontë long before she shaped words. Wind, wide skies, and the steady presence of nature formed the rhythm of her days, and that rhythm lives on in everything she wrote. Emily Brontë did not observe the landscape from a distance. She belonged to it.
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Using Colour in the Garden: Creating Mood and HarmonyA garden is never simply planted. It is designed with intention, shaped by light, season, and colour. Every bloom plays a role, and together they form a living canvas that changes from morning to evening and from spring to autumn. Colour is one of the most powerful tools a gardener has. It influences how large a space feels, where the eye travels, and even how relaxed or energised we feel when we step outside. When understood and used thoughtfully, colour transforms a collection of plants into a harmonious, expressive garden.
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Valentine’s Day Roses and the Story Behind a Beloved CelebrationEvery February, Valentine’s Day arrives with flowers in shop windows, handwritten cards, and small moments of thoughtfulness shared between people who care about one another. Yet behind the modern traditions lies a long and fascinating story. Many people find themselves curious about the history of Valentine’s Day, wondering how a single date became so closely linked with love, romance and, of course, roses.
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