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‘RNLI 200th With Courage’ is our newest rose This fabulous Floribunda bush rose can be pre-ordered as a bare root rose for delivery in November 2025. 20% of the proceeds from the sale of the rose will be paid in support of the RNLI. Shop Now We are delighted to introduce ‘RNLI 200th With Courage’ to mark the 200th anniversary of the RNLI To commemorate this spectacular occasion, ‘RNLI 200th With Courage’ received its official launch at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2024. At the heart of our breath-taking floral display was be... Read More

We were thrilled to add two beautiful new roses to our collection this year Both introductions have local connections and our breeding team are delighted that these new roses are being named after such inspirational people. The first blooms of these gorgeous roses were available to view from our stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Monday 22nd May 2023 during their official launch.  Shop Louise Peel Shop Beryl Felicia Manthorp RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 Press Day Back to RHS Chelsea Flower Show History

Celebrating our 27th Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower 2022 In May 2022, we were delighted to have been awarded our 27th Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, as well as the prestigious President’s Award for our exhibit of classic and contemporary roses. At the show, we also had the great pleasure of unveiling three beautiful new roses during the Press Preview day; ‘Oxford Physics Rose’, ‘Loyal Companion’, and ‘Rachel’s Joy’. All were eagerly admired by guests and celebrities alike, as they wandered around our exhibit soaking... Read More

In May 2022 we were delighted to launch three exciting new rose varieties at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Oxford Physic Rose Introduced in celebration of the Oxford Botanic Garden’s 400th anniversary, we were both honoured and delighted to be involved in their celebrations, as the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum is the UK’s oldest botanic garden and one of the oldest in the world. During press day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, ‘Oxford Physic Rose’ was officially launched by Professor Simon Hiscock, Director of Oxford Botanic... Read More

Outstanding roses bred by Lens In 2021 we were pleased to introduce an exquisite range of roses from world-renowned Belgium rose breeder Lens Roses. About Lens Roses Founded in 1870 by Louis Lens senior, the tree and rose nursery has always had a strong influence within the rose breeding family. Originally located in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver Belgium the company remained within the Lens family for three generations, with second-generation Victor Lens spearheading the hybridizing program, introducing an array of roses, including the famous ‘Pascali’ a beautiful creamy white Hybrid Tea. Victor’s son... Read More

Spectacular roses bred by Delbard We are delighted to be able to offer a selection of sensational roses bred by world-renowned French rose breeders Delbard. About Delbard Roses In 1935 George Delbard opened his first store on the banks of the River Seine and it wasn’t long before the name and reputation of Delbard quickly spread across the globe. By 1958 the first Delbard research laboratory was opened with scientists and breeders working to understand the mysteries of rose culture. Stronger flowers, greater scent, and just as importantly disease resistance.Over... Read More

Sensational roses bred by Kordes Famous around the world for their exceptional disease resistance and beauty, we are proud to be able to offer our customers a selection of exceptional roses bred by German rose breeders Kordes. About Kordes Roses In 1887 Wilhelm Kordes I, founded the first W. Kordes’ Söhne nursery in a small town called Elmshorn, just north of Hamburg in Germany. At the age of 22 years, he could not have foreseen that his passionate interest in roses and breeding would influence the life of his descendants... Read More