growing roses

[harvey b davison]

Hi all

 

Does anyone on here grow roses. I want to start growing them on my allotment to add a bit of colour and variety. I fancy growing the climbing ones, but also want to be able to cut the flowers to bring inside.

 

Any info and advice for a total beginner would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

H

[biggarlogs]

Dung dung and more dung

[agg221]

Decide what style of flower you like - hybrid tea, old roses etc and also do you want scent?

 

The old roses only flower once in a single flush whereas most of the more modern varieties are perpetual to some extent.

 

Personally, my favourites are the English Roses bred by David Austin (absolute favourite The Prince which is a very tricky to grow but the flowers are out now and it is stunning). I like their range in general though and find their website good for inspiration. They have a great cafe too, and the most spectacular rose garden imaginable which is free to wander round if you visit:

 

David Austin Roses - Bare root roses, Container roses, English Roses, Climbers, Ramblers - Buy online

 

Alec