Types of Roses - Shrub Roses
There are lots of different forms of roses in this category. The thing that links them all is that they grow into bushy, less formal plants. They have a huge range of flower shapes, including the large old fashioned ones. Some can get very big ... [... more]
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Large Flowered
With over 200 varieties of roses available from Rosebuddies it can be quite difficult to know which ones to choose, so we've made choosing your roses easier for you. If you know the name of the rose you want, you can browse through the ... [... more]
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Rose doctor page deals with rose diseases, rose problems, pests, drought, food deficiencies such as mildew, blackspot, purple spot, rust, greenfly, blackfly, earwigs, cuckoo spit, leaf curlers and red spider. Roses are actually quite easy to ... [... more]
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Planting roses
Planting roses is not as hard as you may think, but you can give your rose a better chance buy following Bill LeGrice's advise on how to plant, prune and feed a rose. Follow the instructions on how to prepare your plant and ground, keep rose ... [... more]
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Pruning roses and care
Your roses will be fit, healthy and full of flower if you prune them properly and make sure they are well fed and watered. Click on basic rules for pruning roses, feeding and watering, and removing suckers for more information. Your roses will be ... [... more]
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Fern Britton celebrates her new Bill LeGrice rose
Here you will find the latest news, what's new at Rosebuddies, new rose developments, recent shows and awards won, monthly tips and advice. Top TV presenter Fern Britton was with us at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show to launch "Fern's Rose" [... more]
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Types of Roses - Bush Roses
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. They ... [... more]
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Types of Roses - Climbers
These are roses for growing on walls, fences, arches, pergolas and trees. They have a whole range of flowers - some large and formal, others in great clusters of small blooms. They have different flowing periods. Some flower only in the early ... [... more]
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Types of Roses - Patio Roses
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. They can be grown in tubs or in small beds and borders. Patio roses should be planted 18in (45cm) apart. To ... [... more]
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Types of Roses - Ground Cover Roses
Ground cover roses have become increasingly popular in recent years. They are excellent for spreading over the ground, tumbling over walls or even cascading over the side of tubs. Some of them are very low and ground hugging. Others arch up to 2 ... [... more]
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Standard 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. We ... [... more]
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