Knowledge Base

How do I deal with aphids (greenfly) on roses? Small numbers can often be squashed by hand or washed off with a jet of water. Encouraging natural predators such as ladybirds, hoverflies and birds by … read more

What's the difference between a bare root rose and a potted (containerised) rose? Bare root roses are lifted from the field while dormant and sold with no soil around the roots. They're only available … read more

When should I prune my roses? Most repeat-flowering shrub, hybrid tea and floribunda roses are pruned in late winter to early spring (typically February to March in the UK), just as growth … read more

How often should I water a newly planted rose? Water thoroughly at planting, then regularly through the first growing season while roots establish — as a rough guide, once or twice a week in dr … read more

When is the best time to plant roses? Bare root roses should be planted during their dormant season, roughly November to April, avoiding periods when the ground is frozen, waterlogged or in drou … read more