Your First Steps with Roses
Simple guidance for choosing and caring for a rose
If you’ve received a gift voucher or are thinking about buying a rose and aren’t quite sure where to begin, this page will help you get started. Winter is an excellent time to choose a rose and prepare for planting, particularly for bare root roses, which establish well at this time of year.
Follow the steps below to choose with confidence, plant your rose correctly, and care for it as the seasons unfold.
Some roses are especially reliable and well suited to a straightforward start. They establish well, remain healthy with minimal intervention, and flower consistently once the growing season begins.
These collections are a strong place to start:
Planting roses in small groups often creates a stronger visual effect than planting singly. Repeating the same rose through a border, or creating drifts of colour, brings structure and cohesion to the garden.
Our rose bundles are designed to make this simple. They group roses that work well together and offer savings when buying more than one. This is ideal if you are planning a small rose garden or planting in stages.
How to Plant Your RoseWinter is the main planting season for bare root roses and an excellent time to give them a strong start. Planting now allows roots to establish before spring growth begins.Learn more
Whether planting a single rose or creating a small rose garden, correct spacing, depth and preparation are key.
Caring for Roses Through WinterBorders lose their summer softness, the air grows crisp, and each plant stands in its true form. Roses, perhaps more than anything else, reveal their strength now.Learn more
Discover expert tips to care for your roses during their winter dormancy and ensure they emerge healthy and ready to bloom.
Roses settle quickly when planted well and cared for at the right time. Whether planting one rose or several, the same principles apply. Good preparation, suitable placement and seasonal attention.
