Inspiration
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A Secret Garden at Chelsea: Our Most Personal Stand YetThis year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we’ve created something truly special – a garden that feels like a quiet retreat. Inspired by the idea of a hidden sanctuary, our Secret Garden is calm, immersive, and filled with roses that each tell part of the story. At 16m x 16m, it’s our most ambitious stand yet, but also our most personal.Read more
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Creating a Dog-Friendly Rose Garden: A Safe and Beautiful Space for EveryoneDavid C. H. Austin, known for his deep love of dogs, was rarely seen without his Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bertie. Whether wandering through the rose gardens, riding on his gator, or enjoying quiet moments in the restaurant, their bond was unmistakable. David always believed that a garden should be a place for everyone to enjoy - and that includes our four-legged companions.Read more
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Rosa Gallica Officinalis: The Apothecary’s Rose in Shakespeare’s GardenAs April arrives and gardens begin to stir into life, one flower stands out not only for its vivid beauty but for its rich connection to history, healing, and literature. Rosa gallica officinalis, known as the Apothecary’s Rose, is more than an ornamental bloom. It carries with it centuries of meaning and a deep-rooted place in both horticulture and the poetic imagination.Read more
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Talking Gardens With Harry Hoblyn, Charleston’s Head GardenerWe asked Harry Hoblyn, Head Gardener at Charleston, to share his insights into the remarkable garden that surrounds this historic home. Deeply intertwined with the artistic legacy of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, the gardens at Charleston are a living expression of their creativity.Read more
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Creating A Living Canvas: Transform Your Garden With The Colour WheelA garden is more than just a collection of plants – it’s a living, breathing space that reflects your personality and creativity. One of the most powerful ways to shape your garden’s atmosphere is through colour.Read more
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Get to know - Gabriel OakWith its exquisite deep pink, many-petalled rosette blooms and delightful, fruity fragrance, Gabriel Oak is a captivating English Shrub Rose that infuses any garden with timeless elegance. The vibrant, deep pink flowers contrast beautifully with their lush green foliage, creating a striking visual display that commands attention. Gabriel Oak stands at 4 feet (125 cm) tall, making it a versatile addition to formal garden settings and more natural landscapes.Read more
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Urban gardensRead more
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A Guide to Growing Climbing and Rambling Roses in PotsPlanting a climbing or rambling rose in a pot is one of the most effective ways to introduce height, fragrance and structure to smaller gardens, courtyards and terraces. Whether used to frame a doorway, create a flowering screen along a wall or soften the lines of an obelisk, these roses offer a remarkable display when given the right conditions. Though the approach demands a little more upkeep than planting in open ground, the rewards are considerable: abundant blooms, repeat flowering, and a sense of movement and beauty that elevates even the most compact of spaces.Read more
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Brighten Your Garden with RosesBrightening Your Garden with Roses: Creating a Beautiful Mixed Border with English RosesRead more
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Create a Cosy Garden RetreatSurround Your Garden Bench with Fragrant English RosesRead more
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Brighten Your Garden with YellowBrighten Your Garden with Uplifting Yellow English RosesRead more
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Planting Elegant White English RosesRead more
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Transform Your Garden with PinkRead more