Your First Steps with Roses
Simple guidance for choosing and caring for a rose
Start with Confidence
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.
Choose a Rose That’s Easy to Care For
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:
Considering more than one rose?
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.
Buy 3+ of the same rose for 10% off
Advice From Our Rose Experts
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.
Giving Your Rose the Best StartGood establishment begins below the soil. When planting, we recommend using mycorrhizal fungi, which form a beneficial relationship with rose roots.Learn more
This improves water and nutrient uptake, helping roses establish faster and grow more strongly.
If You’re Not Ready to Plant YetCold weather or frozen ground can delay planting. Roses can be kept safely for a short period if stored correctly.Learn more
Place your rose in a cool, sheltered position, protect the roots from drying out, and plant as soon as conditions allow.
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Moving Forward
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.
