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22/12/2025

A Look Back At 2025 At Peter Beales Roses

2025 has been another wonderful year for our team at Peter Beales. Before the new year begins, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on this year and celebrate everything we have achieved. We won our 30th gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show We have had an incredible show season in 2025, winning 4 gold medals across the summer, including our 30th gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. We also had the honour of a visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla. None of this would have been... Read More

02/12/2025

Caring For Your Roses In December

As the festive season commences, your roses will start to slow down for the winter if they haven’t already. This means that December is the perfect time to start some of the winter rose maintenance in your garden. Keep reading to see what our Rosarians will be doing with their roses during December. Plant Your Bare Root Roses December is one of the best months of the year to plant your bare root roses because the ground is cold, which means the rose will stay dormant for a couple of... 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

14/11/2025

Rosie Celebrates 10 Years At Peter Beales Roses

Rosie joined the Peter Beales Roses team in 2015, working in the Tea Room (now known as the Rosarium Restaurant). After two years working with the restaurant team, she traded her waitressing apron for gardening gloves and shears and joined the rose production team.   Since then, she has done everything from budding roses in the field to packing and sending out customers’ bare root orders. Today, she is one of our Junior Rosarians and a valued member of our flower show team.  Keep reading to learn more about Rosie and her... Read More

31/10/2025

Looking After Your Roses In November

Historically, November marks the start of the colder winter months where your roses will once again return to their dormant state, however after the warmer summer we have seen this year, you might still have some roses in bloom. Whatever phase of their growth cycle you find your roses in, there are plenty of jobs you can be doing in the garden to keep your roses happy and healthy. Keep reading to see what our Rosarian’s will be doing with their roses throughout November. Remove Any Dead Wood By November... 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

23/07/2025

Peter Beales Celebrates Fourth Gold Medal and Receives a Royal Visit

Peter Beales Roses is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Large Gold Medal at the Sandringham Flower Show, making this our fourth consecutive gold medal of the season and achieving the highest possible award at every major show we’ve attended this year. This was made all the more special by a visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla, who met with our senior rosarians Ian and Tina Limmer, along with the rest of our show team. This year’s stand continues our seasonal theme, highlighting the vital role... 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

01/07/2025

Peter Beales Roses Celebrates Third Gold Medal of 2025

Peter Beales Roses Celebrates Third Gold Medal of 2025 at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival Hampton Court, UK — 1 July 2025 — Acclaimed British rose specialist Peter Beales Roses is proud to announce the achievement of their third Gold Medal of 2025, awarded at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. This latest accolade follows earlier Gold Medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and BBC Gardeners’ World Live, marking a landmark year for the business. The award-winning stand is a beautifully immersive and educational display showcasing... Read More