Royal William Roses

Royal William is a classic hybrid tea rose, considered to be the finest deep reds. It bears long, pointed buds of velvety deep crimson red on long, straight stems and necks, opening to well-shaped, large flowers. If such a dark colour or hybrid teas are not your style, why not have a look at our full rose range? As well as its intense colour, Royal William has an intense, spicy fragrance, making it the perfect rose to give as a romantic gift. The red blooms, which appear from June until the first frosts, are beautifully set off by the plentiful dark green foliage. It's a strong, vigorous grower, bred by famous German breeders Kordes and was joint winner of Rose of the Year Award in 1987.

Great in your garden

Hybrid tea roses had their heyday in the mid-late 20th century, when whole beds in grand houses were devoted to growing them - the rose gardens still seen in many public parks today are a leftover of this trend. However, their upright habit and rather bare lower stems means they don't look their best in modern mixed borders, as they don't blend in well with modern plants. Try underplanting Royal William with traditional accompaniments, such as Nepeta (catmint) or lavender to suppress weeds and hide bare soil. The grey-tinged fine leaves and flowers will provide a good contrast to the saturated colours of the rose. One advantage of their upright growth habit makes them ideal for growing in a narrow border, along a fence or in front of a house.

If your garden has suffered from rose diseases in the past, Royal William is a good variety to grow, as it has good resistance to many common ailments. However, never plant a rose in the same spot as you have just dug one out - there is a condition called replant disease which can affect roses and other members of the rose family. It is poorly understood but is thought to be caused by soil pathogens and pests. New plants struggle to establish, make poor growth and can even die. Roots grow poorly and fine roots may be rotten.

As it's the perfect rose for vases, Royal William is ideal if you have a cutting garden. Due to its very long flower stems, large dark red flowers and deep, glossy green foliage, it is excellent for flower arranging and has a long vase life.

Features

Size: Medium
Colour: Deep crimson red
Shape (of flowers): Double
Flower type: Repeat continuous
Scent: Strong, spicy
Flowering: June-October
Group: Hybrid tea
Height: 1.2m
Awards: Rose of the Year 1987 (joint winner)
Good disease resistance

Did you know

According to the Victorian art of floriography (the language of flowers),the red rose is supposed to be an expression of passionate or true love, so that is why it has become associated with St Valentine's Day on February 14, despite not being in flower naturally at the time.

How to plant Royal William roses

If planting against a wall leave about 45cms (18") between plant and wall. Dig a hole deep enough to allow the graft to finish at soil level when planted and with plenty of room for the roots. Improve the soil from the hole by removing large stones, weeds, roots and other rubbish and mixing in about 25% by volume of well rotted compost or manure. Wet the roots and sprinkle with Rootgrow so it stays in contact with the roots. If planting a pot grown plant gently loosen some of the roots before planting.

Position your rose so the roots are spread out and it is set at approximately the same level in the soil as it was before being transplanted. The union should be level with the soil when you have finished planting. Backfill the hole with the planting mix, firming it down as you go. Water in thoroughly. Water again a day or two later and then keep watering in dry spells.

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Misc	RHS AGM
Colour	Red/Crimson
Type	Hybrid Tea
Also Good	Fragrant, Repeat Flowering
Flowering	Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

	NUMBER OF ROSES
SIZES	1-2	3-9	10-24	25+
BAREROOT ROSE	Out of Stock £8.25	Out of Stock £7.45	Out of Stock £6.95	Out of Stock £6.65

Royal William Hybrid Tea Roses

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Royal William Roses

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How to plant Royal William roses