Shrub roses come in a great variety. There are types that grow tall and some that can be used as ground cover. Some are termed as ‘old fashioned’ having been around for many years, others are known as ‘modern’.
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rose (shrub)
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate ... more
of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: rich red-purpleOther features: excellent cut flowersHardiness: fully hardyMasses of heavily perfumed, double blooms that are the richest red-purple and borne from July to September. This is a vigorous Rugosa rose with dense, light green leaves that is superb for the back of a shrub border. The rich flowers look superb when planted with cerise or pink flowering plants, and looks fabulous with Clematis'Princess Diana' scrambling through it.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 20-30cm (8-12in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose (shrub)
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: ... more
fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyMasses of fragrant, single, yellow-centred, white flowers from July to September, followed by large, red or orange-red rose-hips. This vigorous, white species rose makes a great, informal, flowering hedge for an open, sunny site. An excellent choice for the wildlife garden, the leathery, dark-green leaves turn butter-gold in autumn.To find out more about how to plant a hedge, click hereGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose (shrub)
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: ... more
averageFlowering period: June and SeptemberFlower colour: light pinkOther features: excellent cut flowersHardiness: fully hardyBeautiful, light pink blooms which are large and exquisitely formed - the petals turn up at the edges to form a shallow saucer filled with smaller petals. One of the most beautiful, repeating flowering English roses available with a strong, old rose fragrance. An excellent garden shrub that is medium in height and bushiness with attractive foliage and suffers very little from diseases.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Pulmonaria officinalis'Sissinghurst White', Hesperis matronalis, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Allium sphaerocephalon, Clematis'Etoile Violette'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JulyFlower colour: glowing pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyClusters of huge, fully double, very fragrant, deep to light pink blooms in midsummer which stand out against the grey-green foliage. Perhaps one of the finest old-fashioned roses, this shrub rose is ideal for an open, sunny site. Though a vigorous grower it is also disease resistant.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
Shrub roses come in a great variety. There are types that grow tall and some that can be used as ground cover. Some are termed as ‘old fashioned’ having been around for many years, others are known as ‘modern’.
Generally speaking, shrub roses need less attention than other types. Although they do need some pruning it is usually only to keep the bush in good shape and condition, cutting away the dead wood etc.
The ground cover variety is relatively new and can be planted to spread across the garden rather than up – obvious from the name, of course! They will happily ramble over banks making a mass of fragrant blooms. They tend to have rather small flowers which grow in clusters and this makes a lovely carpet of colour. Some have names such as ‘Flower Carpet’ and ‘Magic Carpet’.
The ‘old fashioned’ type usually has many petals making them look as though they are double (as compared to the Hybrid Tea roses that are so popular). They look like the roses seen in old paintings and are usually very fragrant. They don’t always have a very long flowering season however, tending to flower only at the height of summer.
The more modern shrub roses have a longer period of flowering. They come in a variety of shapes many of them being single roses – similar to the wild rose. One favourite is ‘Ballerina’ which is cluster flowered with single flowers of pale pink and white. This is one of the shorter shrubs growing to about three feet. Another is ‘Golden Wings’ which is again a single rose in a bright yellow however, this bush can grow to about five feet if allowed to. One of my favourites is ‘Canary Bird’ which is also yellow and has large single flowers but very small leaves giving the impression of ferns. Again this one can grow very tall if allowed.
One that is quite spectacular is Rosa Rugosa. This is very fragrant, also single flowers – in various shades, one of the best known being very bright pink. The only drawback of this particular variety being the exceptionally thorny stems!
Shrub roses should be treated as any other shrub. They can be a feature in the border – or they can be trained into a hedge if so desired. They come in all colours and can make a spectacular show in the garden with very little attention.
I hope that this will be of some help in your garden. Thank you for reading
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...purchased from Notcutts have already been large enough to divide up into 3 or 4 plants before putting them into the ground. So, although the price you initially pay might seem higher than elsewhere in fact you are getting good value for your money. Their range of roses is very good, as is the choice of shrubs, pond plants, roses, climbers, alpines, herbs and small trees. Plants come with a 2 year guarantee which shows that the company has confidence in the quality of their plants. Everything I have ever bought from here has been well-established and free from pests.
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Advantages: Easy to use, clean cuts. Disadvantages: Quite expensive at £21.
...on to my decorative shrubs, buddlea, roses and dogwood also cut smoothly with no problem getting close to the ground where necessary.
The soft handgrips also meant I reached the end of the day without the usual sore hands.
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...flowers; and Rugosa rubra has red flowers. All have a long flowering season, and the flowers are followed by the biggest rosehips of all the family. These hips are quite unusual, being round and flattish, rather than cylindrical like most of the relatives. They are shaped, in fact, not unlike an early neep. (Didn’t think I’d manage to slip a neep into this one!)
It is deciduous, of course, and so nothing special to look at in winter, after the birds have had the hips. But it remains a functional hedge, all the same.
It is parent to many hybrids, and cultivated shrubroses in particular, like Roseraie de l’Hay and Frau Dagmar Hastrop. It is also used as a rootstock by nurserymen, for grafting less vigorous varieties.
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