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Hybrid Tea Roses
Hybrid Teas are the most popular of all the types.
Their blooms are large and elegantly formed and they provide a rewarding display all through the summer.
Generally they are all scented with many being heavily perfumed. They are bushy and easy to grow with an average height of approximately 32 - 36 inches (80-90 cms).
Hybrid Teas are suitable for planting individually, in a mixed bed or in groups of one variety.
Plant 24 inches apart (60 cms)
Floribunda Roses
Floribundas produce a profusion of showy bloom, generally smaller than the Hybrid Tea, but carried in clusters of many together throughout the season.
An individual bush provides a lovely colourful display, and when planted in groups or on mass – the effect is magnificent.
Average Height approximately 32 – 36 inches (80 – 90 cms)
Plant 24 inches apart (60 cms)
Standard Roses
Standard Roses – Roses on a stem, sometimes called Tree Roses, bringing the flowers at eye level.
They are useful for creating a focal point or lending an extra dimension to an otherwise flat landscape. Use as an effective and colourful feature among mixed borders or plant amongst bush roses to add height.
Budded on a stem approximately 1 metre above ground
AVAILABLE FOR DESPATCH AS BARE ROOT ROSES IN THE AUTUMN.
Patio Roses
Patio Roses – Amazing low growing bushy plants that are a really effective alternative to annual bedding. Their growth is short and compact, almost cushion-like and they are covered with small flowers that are produced in amazing profusion throughout the summer. They offer a wide variety of planting opportunities for narrow borders, edging paths, beds and for planting in tubs and containers.
Plant 15 – 18 ins apart (40 – 45 cms)
Shrub Roses
Shrub Roses are interesting and easy to grow. They are generally vigorous and bushy growing with distinctive growth habit and foliage. Most are scented and require little attention other than annual pruning. Plant in groups, or as specimens, also useful for informal planting or for hedging and planting areas economically. Under this heading we include: Ground Cover Roses, Musk Roses, Rugosa Roses, Specie Roses, Modern Shrub Roses & “New English” Roses.
Collections
* All collections are now available as bare root roses in november 2010. Orders placed during the summer and early autumn will be despatched during November
Patio Standard Roses
Patio Standard Roses
Bush patio roses budded on a stem approximately 20 inches (50 cms) above ground – the effect is stunning. They are suitable for growing in tubs and ideal for specimen planting.
ALL STANDARDS ARE AVAILABLE AGAIN AS BARE ROOT ROSES FROM NOVEMBER 2010
Climbing and Rambling Roses
Climbing Roses flower almost continuously throughout the summer. They are less vigorous and more manageable than the Rambler Roses and are generally considered to be more suitable for the modern garden. They are extremely versatile and offer a wide variety of planting opportunities.
For Walls, fences, trellis, arches, obelisks, use on a support amongst a mixed border or train on a frame to create a feature.
Rambler Roses are very vigorous and produce large clusters of small flowers with great freedom. Although most only flower once in the season their value is widely appreciated as they are efficient growers and quickly cover large areas.
Useful for high walls, arches, pergolas, scrambling into trees and bushes, hiding unsightly buildings and offers an excellent deterrent against intruders when used as a living security fence!
Gift Roses
Roses make the perfect gift – what better than a living reminder of a special occasion and there is a rose to suit every purpose.
During planting time roses can be despatched to arrive in time for a specific date and if required we can include an appropriate gift card with your message. For further information about this service telephone 01565 755455
Greetings Card
We have an excellent selection of greetings cards in our shop, Choose the card option and tell us your message and the occasion in the comments box under your address details. The card will be sent with your order.
