Types Of Roses
Because there are so many different varieties of roses to choose from, we have split them into 5 broad categories to make it easier for you. Just click on the categories below and you'll learn about their different characteristics and uses. For ... [... more]
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Choosing Your Roses
If you know the sort of rose you want but don't know which ones fit the bill (for example, you know you want a large red climbing rose, but don't know the names of any of them), click here. We'll ask you a few simple questions and then choose the ... [... more]
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Planting
If you are not ready to plant your rose when it arrives, just dig a hole and cover the roots with soil to keep them moist until you are ready. Place the rose in the hole. The union (where the shoots join the root) should be at soil level - it ... [... more]
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Pruning & Care
But it's not really as difficult as you think. If you keep in mind why it is that you are pruning, stick to a few basic rules about how to prune, and understand the difference between different types of roses, it all becomes much ... [... more]
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Rose Doctor
Roses are actually quite easy to grow, and most problems can quite easily be dealt with. Remember, problems with your roses fall into just three groups: As a general rule, your roses are less likely to catch a disease if they are well looked ... [... more]
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News
Britain's Olympic Gold Medal winner Sally Gunnell OBE launched Rosebuddies' new rose, Gift of Life, at the Hampton Court Flower Show. This stunning salmon-orange, sweetly scented climbing rose is named to celebrate 10 years of the NHS Donor ... [... more]
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Climbing
The key to growing climbers successfully is to encourage the growth of side shoots that will give you more flowers. The way to do this is to train the main shoots horizontally because this will encourage side shoots to grow. Don't let these ... [... more]
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Ground Cover
Some of them are very low and ground hugging. Others arch up to 2 or 3 feet and then spread along the ground. Check on each variety's individual profile to see how they grow. To help choose a ground cover rose in the colour and size that you want ... [... more]
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Shrub
To help choose a shrub rose in the colour and size that you want, go to Choosing your roses. Click on "Shrub" and then choose the colour and size you want. You normally grow these in amongst shrubs and other plants or as single specimens on ... [... more]
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Patio
Patio roses are small bushes which grow between 18 and 24 inches high (45 - 60 cm). They are compact and flower right through the summer. To help choose a patio rose in the colour you want, go to Choosing your roses. Click on patio roses and then ... [... more]
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Bill Legrice Roses This Is The Official Website For Bill ...
These are the most popular type of roses for growing in any beds and borders. They form compact bushes and give you lots of flowers throughout the summer. If you are just looking for a good rose to grow in your garden, then go for these. Cluster ... [... more]
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