Hope and Dreams Rose Bushes

• Variety: Hope and Dreams
• Type: Hybrid Tea
• Colour: Soft lilac-pink
• Fragrance: Strong – sweet, old rose
• Height: 90cm (3ft)
• Flowering: June to October, repeat-flowering
• Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
• Good for: Cutting, borders, anniversary plantings
• Sold as: Bare root (November–March) and potted plants
• Delivered: By next-day courier. Collection from Castle Cary also available

Hope and Dreams is a soft lilac-pink Hybrid Tea with large, shapely double blooms and strong sweet fragrance reminiscent of old roses. Its unusual colouring and repeat-flowering habit from June to October make it a romantic choice for cutting and special occasion plantings.

Hope and Dreams, a Romantic Lilac-Pink Hybrid Tea

This is an exceptional rose for gardeners seeking something different. The soft lilac-pink blooms are large and perfectly formed, opening with the grace of a classic Hybrid Tea but carrying a fragrance that stops you in your tracks. The scent is strong and genuinely sweet, with that coveted old rose quality that modern roses so often lack. We grow it specifically because the colour is unusual in this class – it sits in that romantic territory between mauve and blush pink, making it feel both contemporary and timeless.

Hope and Dreams flowers generously from June through to October, repeating reliably through the season. The plant forms an upright, bushy habit at around 90cm, making it ideal for borders where you want a structured, architectural presence. The stems are long and sturdy, which is why it has become popular with florists and keen gardeners who cut for the house. A vase of Hope and Dreams blooms releases that sweet fragrance into the room for days, which alone justifies growing it.

The soft romantic colouring makes it particularly popular for anniversary plantings and special occasion gardens. Plant it where you pass it regularly – near a seating area, by a doorway, or at the front of a border where the colour can be properly appreciated in good light. Full sun will give you the strongest flowering, though it tolerates partial shade well enough.

Growing Hope and Dreams

This is a straightforward Hybrid Tea to grow. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, ideally in autumn or early spring. Space plants 60cm apart to allow air circulation around the stems, which helps prevent disease. Water regularly during the growing season, particularly during dry spells, and deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering. A balanced rose fertiliser applied monthly from May through July will keep the plant vigorous and flower production strong.

Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to an outward-facing bud at around 45cm from ground level. Remove any dead, diseased, or crossing stems entirely. Hope and Dreams responds well to this treatment and will break strongly from the base. If you're cutting flowers for the house, this act of cutting actually serves as informal pruning and will encourage bushier growth.

Why Hope and Dreams Works in Gardens

The lilac-pink colour is the real draw here. It bridges the gap between the deep reds and classic pinks that dominate the rose world, offering something distinctly different without being difficult to place in the garden. It partners beautifully with purple clematis, silver-foliaged plants like artemisia, and soft herbaceous companions like catmint and salvias. The strong fragrance adds another dimension – it's a rose you'll actually want to spend time with, not just admire from a distance.

Companion Plants for Romantic Roses

Pair Hope and Dreams with purple clematis varieties for colour interplay, or soften its edges with herbaceous perennials like catmint and hardy geranium. Lavender plants complement the soft colouring and fragrance beautifully. For structure, consider silver-leaved shrubs, or add bulbs like alliums for architectural interest. Other scented roses like Gertrude Jekyll or Munstead Wood would create a fragrant grouping.

Why Buy Your Roses from Ashridge Nurseries?

Our Hybrid Tea roses, including Hope and Dreams, are budded onto vigorous rootstock and grown for us by specialist growers. We've won the Which? Gardening Best Plant Supplier award and the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award. You're buying quality plants backed by real expertise. Browse our full Hybrid Tea rose collection today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hope and Dreams fragrant?

Yes, it has a strong, sweet fragrance with genuine old rose character. The scent is one of its standout qualities and fills a room when you cut blooms for indoors.

How tall does Hope and Dreams grow?

It reaches around 90cm (3ft) tall with an upright, bushy habit. Space plants 60cm apart in the border for good air circulation and mature development.

When does Hope and Dreams flower?

It flowers from June through to October with repeat blooming. Deadhead spent blooms and feed monthly during the growing season to maintain flowering through autumn.

Can I cut flowers from Hope and Dreams?

Absolutely. The long, sturdy stems and large double blooms are ideal for cutting. Each flower lasts well in water and releases that wonderful sweet fragrance indoors for days.

What soil does Hope and Dreams need?

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter before planting. It performs best with regular watering during dry spells and monthly fertilising from May through July.