Rose Care

The instructions in this article cover the pruning of English Shrub Roses, as well as other repeat flowering shrub roses.

It’s time to prepare your roses for the year ahead and give them a prune. Ideally, complete this task while the roses are still dormant, usually between January and February. If your roses have leafed and you still have not pruned it is still better to prune, but this may push back the flowering period until later in the season. 

Mulching is the addition of a protective layer around the base of your roses. This process helps your roses to retain moisture, suppresses weeds and provides valuable nutrients for your roses as they grow.

Bare root roses are best planted between October and April, during bare root season. This gives them time to establish ready to bloom come summer. The only time we recommend that you don't plant is when the ground is frozen, waterlogged or in drought conditions.

Bare root roses are excellent plants for growing in pots. English Roses, with their shrubby, bushy habit are ideal for growing in large pots and containers. Unlike many other potted plants, English Roses will flower in fragrant flushes throughout the summer and into autumn.

By following these simple steps, you will ensure your bare root climbing rose gets off to the best possible start.

Simple rose care advice and information to help you grow roses, whether you are new to rose growing, or a seasoned gardener, we have all the information and products you need to get your roses planted and thriving.

Feeding your English roses is one of the simplest yet most rewarding tasks to encourage strong, healthy growth and abundant flowering. Understanding the right type of feed and how to use it will ensure that your roses are at their most vibrant and floriferous when summer arrives. By choosing and using the right feed for your roses, you can help them thrive, filling your garden with lush foliage and exquisite blooms.

The best time to plant bare root roses is during their dormant period, typically between late autumn and early spring. Planting during this time allows the roots to establish before the growing season begins.

English Roses are tolerant and healthy by nature, and will cope with wintry weather without fuss. Our advice and videos on rose care over the winter will provide you with everything you need to ensure your roses continue to thrive when the warmer weather arrives.