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Advice for Roses

30/07/2026
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Caring For Your Roses In August

After the intense heatwave most of the UK has faced in July, August is the time to give your roses some extra care and attention, so that they continue to bloom or produce hips through until the end of summer and into autumn. Keep reading to find out how our Rosarians are caring for their roses throughout the warm weather, even if there is a hosepipe ban in place. Make Sure Your Roses Are Getting Enough Water Where Possible After the recent heatwaves, the most important thing you can do... Read More

30/06/2026
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Caring For Your Roses In July

As the roses finish their first flush of blooms and the heatwave continues, there is still plenty to enjoy in your garden in July and plenty of jobs to be done. Keep reading to find out how our Rosarians are caring for their roses throughout the warm weather and what other jobs they will be doing in their garden this month. Deadhead Your Flowers Deadheading your roses in July after their first flush of blooms tidies up your plant and allows the rose to put it’s energy into new growth.... Read More

29/05/2026
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Caring For Your Roses In June

After months of hard work, June is the first month of the year that you get to sit and enjoy your roses, as they turn from hopeful buds to beautiful blooms. Nevertheless, the work is never done with roses, so below our Rosarians explain what they are doing with their roses throughout the month of June to keep them happy and healthy. Make Sure Your Roses Are Getting Enough Water After the recent heat waves, the most important thing you can do for your roses in June is to make... Read More

20/03/2026

Our Head Gardener Answers Your Most Asked Rose Feeding Questions

Feeding your roses is probably one of the topics our Rosarians get asked about most and with an array of information online now, it is hard to know what the right approach is when it comes to feeding a rose. Below, our Head Gardener and Rosarian Mat answers all of your questions about how we feed our roses here at Peter Beales. When and how often should you feed your roses?  We recommend giving your roses a slow-release granular feed at the beginning of Spring each year, ideally in March,... Read More

22/01/2026
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Our Head Gardener Answers Your Most Asked Bare Root Questions

While some people find bare root roses intimidating, they are an easy, affordable way to add some wonderful new roses to your garden.   Our Rosarians regularly get asked about storing, planting and caring for bare roots, so below our Head Gardener and Rosarian Mat answers your most asked bare root rose questions. What is a bare root rose?  A bare root rose is a young rose plant in its dormant state, consisting of just the pruned stems and roots without any leaves, flowers or foliage on it.   What are the... Read More

13/01/2026
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Three Reasons Why It’s Important To Prune Your Roses Each Winter

Pruning is the act of selectively cutting down the stems of a rose during the winter months when the rose is dormant to manage the plant. It is arguably one of the most important elements of rose maintenance as it keeps the plant as healthy as possible and encourages new growth.   Even if you are currently trying to grow your rose to a much larger size, it is still vital to give the plant a light prune each winter. Below, our Rosarians explain why. CONTROL SHAPE AND SIZE The most common... Read More

02/12/2025
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Three Reasons Why December Is The Perfect Time To Order Your Bare Root Rose

Bare root roses aren’t as intimidating as they sound;  they are simply the root system of the rose without any soil or compost around it. December is the perfect time to plant a bare-root rose. Below, our Rosarians explain why. Planting In December Gives The Roots Time To Establish December is one of the best months of the year to plant your bare root rose because the ground is cold, which means the rose will stay dormant for a couple of months after it has been planted. This allows the... Read More

06/08/2025

Everything you need to know about rose hips

Rose hips are the fruits that grow on some varieties of roses after the plant has finished flowering. They contain the new seeds for the rose and are most commonly red or orange, but can also be found in dark purple or black. When do rose hips grow? Most roses flower from May through to winter. Once the plant has finished flowering, the hips will start to develop, usually from August and into September. They may appear green to begin with, but will slowly change colour as they ripen.   For anyone... Read More

14/07/2025
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How to Deadhead Roses for More Blooms: A UK Gardener’s Guide

Why Deadheading Roses Matters Deadheading and removing spent flowers is a simple yet powerful way to keep your roses blooming beautifully throughout the season. By regularly deadheading, you prevent your rose plants from putting energy into seed production, encouraging them to produce more flowers instead. This practice is especially important for UK gardeners in mid-summer, when repeat-flowering varieties can be coaxed into a second or even third flush of blooms. Peter Beales Roses, renowned for their expertise and stunning rose collections, recommend timely deadheading as a key step to maintaining... Read More