Advice for Roses

At this year’s Chelsea Flower Show we launched a beautiful addition to our ‘Modern Classic’ range called ‘Sandringham’ named after the much loved royal residence here in Norfolk. Rachel de Thame kindly presented the first blooms of ‘Sandringham’ to Martin Woods, Head Gardener of the royal estate.  This exquisite rose was given its name after the annual Sandringham Flower Show in 2014, when His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall were presented with a choice of three new seedlings from our collection. The Duchess of Cornwall chose the deep... Read More

Celebrating 50 years of Peter Beales Roses! This year we launched two fabulous new roses that are really something to celebrate, ‘Fragrant Celebration’ and ‘Ely Cathedral’.  During the official press day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018, Su Pollard, actress and comedienne, kindly agreed to present the first blooms of the Company’s new rose ‘Fragrant Celebration’, to mark Peter Beales Roses 50th year. Also launched during press day and presented by TV garden designer and presenter Diarmuid Gavin was ‘Ely Cathedral’. An attractive repeat-flowering shrub rose launched for Ely Cathedral. Photo credit: Keith Mindham Photography RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 Press Day... Read More

This year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show we launched two very exciting new roses, ‘Papworth’s Pride’ and ‘Margaret Greville’. Papworth’s Pride – Modern Classic Shrub “We are delighted to be teaming up with Peter Beales Roses to continue Papworth Trust’s fine floral traditions. This is a very important anniversary for the charity and having a rose bearing our name is a wonderful and unique way to commemorate our 100 years. We hope the rose will be enjoyed by garden lovers and charity supporters.” – Peter Rosenvinge, Head of Fundraising.  To find out more about the... Read More

At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015 we launched two fantastic new roses. ‘Stamford’s Sanctuary’ launched on behalf of Dunham Massey Hall by Louise Minchin and ‘The Perse Rose’ launched for the Perse School, Cambridge to celebrate their 400th anniversary. For more information about ‘Stamford’s Sanctuary’ please click here. For more information about ‘The Perse Rose’ please click here. RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015 Press Day RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015 Build up Back to RHS Chelsea Flower Show History

Our newest rose ‘Liverpool Hope’ was launched during the 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Click here to order yours today! On its 175th Anniversary year, Liverpool Hope University renews its commitment to being a ‘garden campus’ that brings beauty into the daily lives of students and staff. Beautiful grounds, vibrant flowered gardens and striking water features are an important part of both its campuses in Liverpool.Hope is the only university included in Tim Richardson’s book ‘The New English Garden’, the definitive survey of this country’s most significant gardens, for the remarkable grounds of its Creative... Read More

Pruning Shrubs & Climbers When first faced with the task of pruning Shrubs and Climbers it can seem like quite a daunting and confusing task, but once you start to understand the growing characteristics of the different Shrubs you have growing within your gardens, it should become easier over time to understand how each one needs to be pruned and the reasons why. Some might simply need a light prune to remove spent flowers if necessary or to shape the plant, whereas others may need regular hard pruning to encourage... Read More

Choosing your roses – bare root or container Traditionally roses were supplied bare root during the winter months whilst in their dormant state. However, over recent years there has been an increasing demand for roses to be supplied in containers during the summer. Once the plants are established there will actually be very little difference between them, but there are a few advantages and disadvantages to both methods and the decision simply comes down to personal preference or availability. The Potted/Container Rose Container roses are available to purchase from us... Read More

After Purchase Keep compost moist.Harden off any soft growth occurring in early spring. Planting Make sure the rootball is thoroughly moist before planting.Keep approximately 12”(30cm) away from walls and fences; 2-3ft (60 – 90cm) from shrubs or trees.Dig a hole large enough for the rootball and manure, and deep enough to cover stem bases.Add well-rotted manure or garden compost plus a good handfull of bonemeal into the hole. Mix well with the soil at the base of the hole. If dry, fill the hole with water and allow to drain.... Read More