{"id":613787867651,"date":"2026-06-05T11:47:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/uncategorized\/best-roses\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:47:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:47:47","slug":"best-roses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/best-roses\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Roses to Buy \u2014 Walls, Shade, Scent &#038; Cutting"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"which-rose-should-i-buy\">Which rose should I buy \u2014 and how do I choose the best rose for my garden?<\/h2>\n<p>The best roses for your garden depend on where you want to grow them, how much space you have, and what you want from them \u2014 scent, colour, long flowering, or structure. With hundreds of varieties split across climbing, rambling, shrub, floribunda, hybrid tea, and patio types, narrowing the field by situation is the most reliable way to find the right plant. This guide works through the most common scenarios, with honest variety recommendations and a clear comparison of rose types, so you can buy with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><!-- merlin:related start --><\/p>\n<h3>Related guides<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/best-rose-varieties-shady-gardens\">Best Rose Varieties for Shady Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/growing-climbing-and-rambling-roses\">Roses \u2013 to climb or to ramble?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/david-austin-roses\">David Austin Roses \u2014 Varieties and Growing Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/how-deadhead-repeat-flowering-roses\">How to deadhead roses \u2014 when to stop, and varieties you should leave alone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/how-to-grow-floribunda-roses\">How to grow floribunda roses \u2014 planting, pruning and care<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- merlin:related end --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-main-types-of-roses\">What are the main types of roses, and which is right for me?<\/h2>\n<p>There are six broad groups of garden roses, each with distinct habits, sizes, and uses. Understanding the group first saves a great deal of searching.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:0.95em\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5f0e8\">\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Rose type<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Typical height<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Flowering<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Best use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/climbing-rose-bushes\">Climbing rose<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">2.5\u20134 m<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Repeat (most)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Walls, fences, pillars, pergolas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/rambling-rose-bushes\">Rambling rose<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">4\u201310 m<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Once (summer)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Trees, large arches, wild gardens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/shrub-rose-bushes\">Shrub rose<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">1\u20132 m<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Repeat or once<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Borders, hedging, mixed planting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/floribunda-rose-bushes\">Floribunda rose<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">60\u2013120 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Repeat<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Borders, massed colour, cutting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/hybrid-tea-rose-bushes\">Hybrid tea rose<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">75\u2013120 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Repeat<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Exhibition, cutting, formal beds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mini-patio-dwarf-rose-bushes\">Patio \/ miniature rose<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">30\u201360 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Repeat<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Containers, small gardens, edging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A more detailed breakdown \u2014 including old roses, species roses, and the difference between climbing and rambling types \u2014 is covered in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/types-of-roses\">types of roses<\/a>. For now, the tables throughout this article will help you match type to situation quickly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-best-roses-for-walls-and-fences\">What are the best roses for walls and fences?<\/h2>\n<p>For walls and fences, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/climbing-rose-bushes\">climbing roses<\/a> are almost always the right choice: they are repeat-flowering, manageable in size, and produce larger individual blooms than ramblers. They need training and tying in to horizontal wires fixed 45 cm apart, but reward that effort with flowers from June through to October.<\/p>\n<p>Ramblers cover walls faster and more dramatically, but most flower only once in midsummer and can reach 6\u20138 m, so they suit larger, less formal situations \u2014 the side of a barn, a boundary wall, or growing through a large tree.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:0.95em\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5f0e8\">\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Variety<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Colour<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Scent<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Height<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/alibaba-climbing-rose-plants\">Alibaba<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Climbing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Deep crimson<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Moderate<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">3 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/bantry-bay-climbing-rose-plants\">Bantry Bay<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Climbing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Deep pink<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Light<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">4 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/albertine-rambling-rose-plants\">Albertine<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Rambling<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Salmon-copper pink<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Strong<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">5\u20136 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/american-pillar-rambling-rose-plants\">American Pillar<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Rambling<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Bright pink\/white eye<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Slight<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">5\u20136 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>North-facing walls<\/strong> are a special case \u2014 see the dedicated section on shade below. For south- and west-facing walls, almost any climbing or rambling rose will thrive; for east-facing walls, choose a variety with proven vigour such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/bantry-bay-climbing-rose-plants\">Bantry Bay<\/a>, which tolerates lower light levels better than many. Full guidance on training, pruning timing, and wire spacing is in our articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/growing-climbing-and-rambling-roses\">climbing and rambling roses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/pruning-climbing-rose-bush\">pruning climbing roses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-best-roses-for-shade\">What are the best roses for shade?<\/h2>\n<p>No rose thrives in deep, dry shade, but a number of varieties tolerate partial shade \u2014 receiving three to four hours of direct sun per day \u2014 and still flower reliably. These are mostly ramblers, certain old shrub roses, and a handful of robust floribundas.<\/p>\n<p>The key rule is: the more sun a spot receives, the wider your choice. A lightly shaded border against a north-facing fence with reflected light from a pale wall or paving is very different from the dry, gloomy root zone beneath a dense canopy of evergreens. The latter is genuinely not suitable for roses.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:0.95em\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5f0e8\">\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Variety<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Shade tolerance<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/albertine-rambling-rose-plants\">Albertine<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Rambling<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Good<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Strongly scented; once-flowering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/american-pillar-rambling-rose-plants\">American Pillar<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Rambling<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Good<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Very vigorous; once-flowering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ballerina-shrub-rose-plants\">Ballerina<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Shrub<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Moderate<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Repeat-flowering; musk scent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/bantry-bay-climbing-rose-plants\">Bantry Bay<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Climbing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Moderate<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Good on east-facing walls; repeat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/arthur-bell-floribunda-rose-plants\">Arthur Bell<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Floribunda<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Moderate<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Strongly scented golden yellow; repeat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Browse the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/best-shade-tolerant-north-facing-rose-bushes\">best roses for shade collection<\/a>, and read our in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/best-rose-varieties-shady-gardens\">guide to roses for shady gardens<\/a> for aspect-by-aspect advice, including which diseases become more problematic in low-light positions and how to counter them.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-best-scented-roses\">What are the best scented roses?<\/h2>\n<p>Fragrance in roses is concentrated in the petals and released most strongly on warm, still mornings, so plant scented roses where you will actually smell them \u2014 near a path, beside a seat, or below a window. The strongest scents come from old shrub roses, many hybrid teas, and certain ramblers such as Albertine.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth knowing that scent varies between individuals and even between days; heat, humidity, and the age of the flower all affect what you detect. The varieties below are consistently regarded as among the most fragrant in their class.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:0.95em\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5f0e8\">\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Variety<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Scent character<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Colour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/albertine-rambling-rose-plants\">Albertine<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Rambling<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Sweet, rich, fruity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Salmon-copper pink<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/alfred-de-dalmas-shrub-rose-plants\">Alfred de Dalmas<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Shrub (moss rose)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Delicate, honey-sweet<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Blush pink<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/arthur-bell-floribunda-rose-plants\">Arthur Bell<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Floribunda<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Strong, fruity-sweet<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Golden yellow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/alecs-red-hybrid-tea-rose-plants\">Alec&#8217;s Red<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Hybrid tea<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Classic rich damask<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Cherry red<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/absolutely-fabulous-floribunda-rose-plants\">Absolutely Fabulous<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Floribunda<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Liquorice and myrrh<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Warm golden yellow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Browse the complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/scented-roses\">scented roses collection<\/a> for the full range. If fragrance is your primary goal, hybrid teas and old shrub roses are reliably the most heavily scented groups; modern floribundas vary considerably, so check individual variety descriptions carefully.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-best-roses-for-cutting\">What are the best roses for cutting?<\/h2>\n<p>The best cutting roses have long, straight stems, large or well-formed blooms, and a vase life of at least five to seven days once cut. Hybrid teas are the traditional choice for the cutting garden, but certain floribundas \u2014 which produce multiple blooms per stem \u2014 are excellent for mixed arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Cut roses early in the morning when stems are fully turgid, and place them immediately into clean water. Strip foliage from the lower half of the stem. Varieties with dense, many-petalled blooms tend to last longer in a vase than single or semi-double types.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:0.95em\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5f0e8\">\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Variety<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Colour<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Vase appeal<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/alecs-red-hybrid-tea-rose-plants\">Alec&#8217;s Red<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Hybrid tea<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Cherry red<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Classic long-stemmed; richly scented<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/aphrodite-hybrid-tea-rose-plants\">Aphrodite<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Hybrid tea<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Soft blush pink<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Elegant; excellent stem length<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/a-whiter-shade-of-pale-hybrid-tea-rose-plants\">A Whiter Shade of Pale<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Hybrid tea<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Creamy white<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Pristine; excellent for weddings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/absolutely-fabulous-floribunda-rose-plants\">Absolutely Fabulous<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Floribunda<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Golden yellow<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Clusters; good longevity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/amber-queen-floribunda-rose-plants\">Amber Queen<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Floribunda<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Warm amber-apricot<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Unusual warm tones; scented<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/birthday-boy-hybrid-tea-rose-plants\">Birthday Boy<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Hybrid tea<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Bright orange-red<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Bold colour; strong stems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>See our full guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/roses-for-the-cutting-garden\">roses for the cutting garden<\/a>, and if you are looking for a variety suitable for a buttonhole or posy, our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/rose-varieties-for-buttonholes\">rose varieties for buttonholes<\/a> article covers the best compact-bloomed choices. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/hybrid-tea-rose-bushes\">hybrid tea collection<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/floribunda-rose-bushes\">floribunda collection<\/a> are the most productive starting points for cutting garden planting.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-best-roses-for-small-gardens-and-containers\">What are the best roses for small gardens and containers?<\/h2>\n<p>Patio and miniature roses are bred specifically for compact spaces \u2014 they reach 30\u201360 cm and flower repeatedly all summer, making them ideal for pots, raised beds, and narrow borders. However, a number of floribundas and compact shrub roses also work well in small gardens without being overwhelmed by their neighbours.<\/p>\n<p>When growing roses in containers, choose a pot at least 40 cm wide and deep, use a loam-based compost, and water consistently throughout the growing season. Roses in pots need feeding more frequently than those in the ground \u2014 every fortnight from May to August with a balanced rose fertiliser. Read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/when-to-feed-roses\">when and how to feed roses<\/a> for the full feeding programme.<\/p>\n<p>Good compact varieties from the Ashridge range include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/angel-eyes-floribunda-rose-plants\">Angel Eyes<\/a>, a neat floribunda with white blooms touched with pink that stays within 75 cm, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ballerina-shrub-rose-plants\">Ballerina<\/a>, a shrub rose that forms a naturally rounded bush covered in small single blush-pink flowers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/belle-de-jour-floribunda-rose-plants\">Belle de Jour<\/a> is another compact floribunda with cheerful orange-apricot blooms. Browse the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mini-patio-dwarf-rose-bushes\">patio roses collection<\/a> for the complete range of dwarf and miniature varieties.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-best-roses-for-hedging\">What are the best roses for hedging?<\/h2>\n<p>Shrub roses make the most effective rose hedges, combining ornamental flowers with a structure dense and thorny enough to deter intruders. Species roses and rugosa types are particularly useful because they produce attractive hips in autumn, extending their season of interest well beyond flowering.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ballerina-shrub-rose-plants\">Ballerina<\/a> works well as a medium informal hedge, reaching around 1.5 m and flowering repeatedly. For a wildlife-friendly hedge with good autumn colour and hips, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/wild-rose-plants\">wild roses collection<\/a>. Wild and species roses generally require very little pruning and are significantly more disease-resistant than modern hybrid types, making them a low-maintenance hedging option.<\/p>\n<p>Space shrub roses 75\u201390 cm apart for hedging, and resist the temptation to plant more tightly \u2014 good air circulation dramatically reduces disease pressure. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/how-to-grow-shrub-roses\">guide to growing shrub roses<\/a> covers planting distances, pruning, and aftercare in full.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-choose-rose-colour-and-bloom-shape\">How do I choose rose colour and bloom shape?<\/h2>\n<p>Colour and bloom form are personal, but a few practical pointers help. Warm colours \u2014 reds, oranges, and strong pinks \u2014 advance visually and work well at distance or in large borders. Pale colours \u2014 whites, blush pinks, and creams \u2014 are more versatile and show up well in evening light, making them ideal near seating areas.<\/p>\n<p>Bloom form ranges from the classic high-centred spiral of the hybrid tea to the flat, quartered, densely petalled flowers of old shrub roses, and the loose, open singles of wild roses and many modern ramblers. Consider that very double flowers can &#8220;ball&#8221; (fail to open) in wet weather, which is a real disadvantage in parts of the UK with cool, damp summers. Singles and semi-doubles are far more weatherproof.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Classic high-centred blooms:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/aphrodite-hybrid-tea-rose-plants\">Aphrodite<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/alecs-red-hybrid-tea-rose-plants\">Alec&#8217;s Red<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/a-whiter-shade-of-pale-hybrid-tea-rose-plants\">A Whiter Shade of Pale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cluster\/spray blooms:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/amber-queen-floribunda-rose-plants\">Amber Queen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/angel-eyes-floribunda-rose-plants\">Angel Eyes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/belle-de-jour-floribunda-rose-plants\">Belle de Jour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Old-fashioned quartered\/cupped blooms:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/alfred-de-dalmas-shrub-rose-plants\">Alfred de Dalmas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Single\/wild-type blooms:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ballerina-shrub-rose-plants\">Ballerina<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/american-pillar-rambling-rose-plants\">American Pillar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more on this topic, our articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/old-vs-antique-rose-variety-difference\">old vs antique roses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/david-austin-roses\">David Austin roses<\/a> explore bloom form in much more depth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-know-about-rose-disease-resistance-before-buying\">What should I know about rose disease resistance before buying?<\/h2>\n<p>Disease resistance is one of the most practically important factors in choosing a rose, especially for gardeners who prefer not to spray. Blackspot, powdery mildew, and rust are the three main rose diseases in the UK, and susceptibility varies enormously between varieties.<\/p>\n<p>As a general rule, wild and species roses are the most resistant; old shrub roses and rugosas are moderately resistant; many modern hybrid teas are more susceptible, particularly in high-humidity gardens or where air circulation is poor. Some floribundas \u2014 including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/absolutely-fabulous-floribunda-rose-plants\">Absolutely Fabulous<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/amber-queen-floribunda-rose-plants\">Amber Queen<\/a> \u2014 have good disease-resistance ratings and are a sensible choice for organic or low-input gardens.<\/p>\n<p>Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/rose-pests-diseases-fungus-list\">rose diseases<\/a> covers identification and treatment, and <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/rose-black-spot-disease-leaves\">rose blackspot<\/a> is examined separately. If you garden organically, the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/organic-care-for-roses\">organic rose care guide<\/a> will help you choose prevention strategies that do not rely on fungicides.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-best-roses-for-gifts-and-special-occasions\">What are the best roses for gifts and special occasions?<\/h2>\n<p>A rose plant makes a far more lasting gift than a bunch of cut flowers, and many gardeners specifically seek out named roses that carry personal meaning \u2014 a birthday, a wedding anniversary, or a memorial planting. Named varieties such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/birthday-boy-hybrid-tea-rose-plants\">Birthday Boy<\/a> are obvious starting points.<\/p>\n<p>Browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/special-occasion-rose-plants\">special occasion roses collection<\/a> for varieties chosen with gifting in mind, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/rose-plants-gift-wrapped\">gift-wrapped roses collection<\/a> if you need a ready-to-present plant. Both collections are available as bare-root plants in the dormant season and as potted plants for year-round gifting.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the easiest rose to grow for a beginner?<\/h3>\n<p>Shrub roses and robust floribundas such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/absolutely-fabulous-floribunda-rose-plants\">Absolutely Fabulous<\/a> are the most forgiving. They require less precise pruning, tolerate variable soil, and have stronger disease resistance than hybrid teas.<\/p>\n<h3>Which roses flower the longest?<\/h3>\n<p>Repeat-flowering floribundas and hybrid teas typically bloom from June through October. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/amber-queen-floribunda-rose-plants\">Amber Queen<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/angel-eyes-floribunda-rose-plants\">Angel Eyes<\/a> are reliably long-flowering choices from the Ashridge range.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I grow roses on a north-facing wall?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, with careful variety selection. Ramblers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/albertine-rambling-rose-plants\">Albertine<\/a> and climbing roses like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/bantry-bay-climbing-rose-plants\">Bantry Bay<\/a> tolerate lower light. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/best-shade-tolerant-north-facing-rose-bushes\">shade roses collection<\/a> for all suitable varieties.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a climbing rose and a rambling rose?<\/h3>\n<p>Climbing roses are mostly repeat-flowering and reach 2.5\u20134 m; ramblers are usually once-flowering, far more vigorous (to 10 m), and better suited to covering large structures or growing through trees. Full details are in our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/growing-climbing-and-rambling-roses\">climbing vs rambling guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Which roses are most strongly scented?<\/h3>\n<p>Old shrub roses, many hybrid teas, and ramblers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/albertine-rambling-rose-plants\">Albertine<\/a> carry the strongest fragrance. Browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/scented-roses\">scented roses collection<\/a> for the full fragrant range.<\/p>\n<h3>How far apart should I plant roses in a border?<\/h3>\n<p>Most shrub roses and floribundas should be spaced 60\u201390 cm apart. Hybrid teas can be planted a little more closely at 45\u201360 cm. Adequate spacing improves air circulation and significantly reduces disease pressure.<\/p>\n<h3>When is the best time to buy and plant roses?<\/h3>\n<p>Bare-root roses are available from November to March and are the most economical option; plant as soon as they arrive. Potted roses can be planted throughout the growing season but need consistent watering until established.<\/p>\n<h3>Do floribunda roses need deadheading?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 removing spent trusses encourages the next flush of flowers. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/how-deadhead-repeat-flowering-roses\">how to deadhead roses<\/a> explains the technique and which varieties you can leave alone in autumn for winter hips.<\/p>\n<h3>What soil conditions do roses prefer?<\/h3>\n<p>Roses prefer a deep, fertile, well-drained loam with a pH of 6.0\u20136.5. They do poorly in waterlogged ground or very light sandy soils. Incorporate plenty of well-rotted organic matter before planting, and mulch annually.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I plant a new rose where an old one has been?<\/h3>\n<p>This requires caution. Rose replant disease (soil sickness) can significantly reduce the vigour of a new rose planted in the same spot. Remove as much of the old root system as possible and replace the soil, or choose a different location. Read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/rose-replant-disease-soil-sickness\">rose replant disease guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Which roses are best for wildlife?<\/h3>\n<p>Single-flowered roses \u2014 particularly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/wild-rose-plants\">wild and species roses<\/a> \u2014 are best for wildlife. Their open flowers give pollinators easy access to pollen and nectar, and they produce abundant hips for birds in autumn.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best rose for a very small space or container?<\/h3>\n<p>Patio and miniature roses from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mini-patio-dwarf-rose-bushes\">patio roses collection<\/a> are ideal. Compact floribundas such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/angel-eyes-floribunda-rose-plants\">Angel Eyes<\/a> also work well in large containers with regular feeding and watering.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Products<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/rose-bushes\">Shop All Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/climbing-rose-bushes\">Climbing Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/rambling-rose-bushes\">Rambling Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/shrub-rose-bushes\">Shrub Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/floribunda-rose-bushes\">Floribunda Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/hybrid-tea-rose-bushes\">Hybrid Tea Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mini-patio-dwarf-rose-bushes\">Patio Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/scented-roses\">Scented Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/best-shade-tolerant-north-facing-rose-bushes\">Best Roses for Shade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/wild-rose-plants\">Wild Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/special-occasion-rose-plants\">Special Occasion Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/rose-plants-gift-wrapped\">Gift Wrapped Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/types-of-roses\">Types of roses \u2014 climbing, rambling, shrub, floribunda, hybrid tea and old roses explained<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/growing-climbing-and-rambling-roses\">Roses \u2013 to climb or to ramble?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/best-rose-varieties-shady-gardens\">Best Rose Varieties for Shady Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/roses-for-the-cutting-garden\">Roses for the Cutting Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/planting-rose-bushes-bareroot-potted\">How to grow roses \u2014 planting, feeding, pruning and year-round care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/pruning-rose-bushes-shrubs\">How and when to prune roses \u2014 shrub, climbing, rambling and standard roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/pruning-climbing-rose-bush\">Pruning Climbing Rose Bushes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/how-to-grow-floribunda-roses\">How to grow floribunda roses \u2014 planting, pruning and care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/how-to-grow-shrub-roses\">How to grow shrub roses \u2014 planting, pruning and care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/rose-pests-diseases-fungus-list\">Rose diseases \u2014 blackspot, mildew and rust explained with prevention and treatment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/rose-replant-disease-soil-sickness\">Rose replant disease \u2014 what it is and how to avoid it when replacing roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/roses\/how-deadhead-repeat-flowering-roses\">How to deadhead roses \u2014 when to stop, and varieties you should leave alone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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