Tag: Roses

Roses

January 19, 2026 · Julian de Bosdari

Shop the bare-root roses seen on TikTok

Rose supremo Gardener Ben has been busy reviewing some of our favourite bare-root roses on TikTok! From classic hybrid teas to show-stopping floribundas, he’s hand-picked a selection from our 160+ UK-grown varieties – just in time for prime bare-root planting between November and March. Ashridge has been supplying premium bare-root roses since 1949 , so we know our roses, and with our 1-year plant guarantee and Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025 rating, you can trust us to help your garden bloom beautifully.

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Roses

November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Stop and Smell the Roses

From the soft rustle of autumn leaves to the velvety promise of winter buds, there’s so much wonder in a garden. With planting advice since 1949, our experts share tips to help you notice the little joys and nurture a garden that thrives. Read more and explore how the right plants and mindful moments can transform your outdoor space.

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Roses

November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Our Top Tips For The Season: no.5

Ready to create a show-stopping rose garden? Discover how planting bare-root roses at the right time, with expert tips on watering, pruning, and avoiding replant disorder, can give you stunning blooms year after year. Read more to unlock the secrets to roses that truly thrive in any garden.

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Roses

November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Best Rose Varieties For Shady Gardens

Even with limited sunlight, your garden can flourish with carefully chosen shade-tolerant roses. From Old Rose Shrubs to climbing Iceberg and Hybrid Tea varieties, these resilient plants are guaranteed to thrive in your garden, bringing colour and life to shaded corners. Read more to discover which roses will transform even the gloomiest spots into a blooming delight.

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Roses

November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Coming up Roses part 3: Fabulous Floribundas and Super Shrubs

Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned rosarian, Floribunda and Shrub roses bring effortless beauty to mixed borders, paths, and containers, offering abundant blooms that are guaranteed to thrive in your garden. Read more to uncover tips and tricks for keeping your roses healthy, vibrant, and blooming year after year.

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Roses

November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Coming up Roses Part 2

Say it with a rose! Hybrid Tea roses are the ultimate gift for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, offering stunning blooms, intoxicating fragrance, and years of garden enjoyment. From romantic reds like ‘My Valentine’ to award-winning pinks such as ‘Mum in a Million’, these classic roses are easy to grow, endlessly rewarding, and perfect for bouquets or borders.

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Roses

November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Coming up Roses

Dreaming of summer in the middle of winter? Learn how climbing and rambling roses like ‘Phyllis Bide’, ‘Rambling Rector’, and ‘Lilac Bouquet’ can add vertical beauty, fragrance, and charm to your garden. From screening sheds to twining through trees or garlanding a front door, these roses offer year-round inspiration and months of glorious blooms.

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Roses

November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Rose update

From choosing the perfect pot to daily watering and foliar feeds, discover how to care for a bare-root Bathsheba rose in a terracotta container. With guidance from David Austin, this gardener shares practical tips and lessons learned to keep roses healthy, fragrant, and flowering beautifully.

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Roses

November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

“What a lovely thing a rose is”

From scented climbing roses to massed displays of vibrant pinks, explore the joy and therapeutic ritual of caring for roses. Tips on deadheading, choosing varieties, and blending colours make every garden a blooming success.

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Roses

November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Ramblings on roses

From a sunny yellow kitchen to a chilly winter patio, discover how one gardener brings the magic of roses right to her doorstep. Tips on choosing, planting, and supporting climbers make it easy to enjoy colour and scent all year round.

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