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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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Rosa Rugosa
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mmm this has given me a great idea on my next garden exploits! thanks! at the moment ive got a peach climbing variety but i could well do with the shrub type in another part of the garden! thanks! :) x
CherryBlossom 06.05.2004 12:26
Oh Hazel, I can smell the roses just thinking about them. I love the old-fashioned types, they really do have a much better scent than those hybrid tea types. Not that I'm big on roses, I'd never grown them before I bought a climber last year and am still very much a novice, but that doesn't mean I haven't appreciated the perfume. ~Sharon
COOOEEE 03.05.2004 13:12
We just planted four roses this weekend after pulling out most of our climbing roses as they had gone a bit scraggly. Fionaxx
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of growth: averageFlowering period: MayFlower colour: yellowOther Features: the fern-like foliage is perfect for floral arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyMasses of marvellous, musk-scented, single, yellow flowers on reddish-green arching stems in May and fern-like, grey-green leaves. This pretty shrub rose makes an excellent, informal hedge for an open, sunny site. One of the first roses to flower, the distinctive, fern-like foliage is perfect for floral arrangements.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 suprised 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.
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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.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.
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averageFlowering period: July and SeptemberFlower colour: deep pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBeautiful, fragrant, double, deep pink flowers from July to September and greyish-green leaves. The flowers of this popular, repeat-flowering bush rose have a characteristic, old-fashioned fragrance. Performing best on fertile, moist, well-drained soil, it's best grown towards the back of the border in sun or partial shade. This rose was voted as the nations favourite in the BBC Gardeners' World poll in 2006 - so it is definitely worth finding a spot for it in the garden.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.
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fast-growingFlowering period: June and AugustFlower colour: dark crimson/purpleOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyOne of the best crimson/purple roses bred to date. The large, cupped, double flowers have a powerful old rose fragrance. The rich, dark crimson flowers eventually turn to a lovely rich purple colour.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.
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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.
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fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: Graham ThomasOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyMasses of fully double, peony-like, fragrant, rich yellow flowers from July to September, and bright green leaves. This popular, repeat-flowering, shrub rose is perfect for a mixed or shrub border in sun or partial shade. Its lax, arching habit and beautiful, old-fashioned blooms make it particularly suitable for a cottage-style planting.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 matterand 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.
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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 ororange-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.
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fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: purplish-redOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyMasses of fragrant, single, yellow-centred, purplish-red flowers from July to September, followed by attractive, tomato-shaped, red or orange-red rose-hips. This vigorous, repeat-flowering species rose is ideal for wilder areas of the garden. An excellent, informal, flowering hedge for an open, sunny site, the leathery, dark-green leaves turn butter-gold in autumn.To find out more about how to plant a hedge, clickhereGarden 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.
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averageFlowering period: June to AugustFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: excellent as cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyPure white, cup-shaped flowers with a typical Old Rose character, produced freely throughout the summer. The growth is short and bushy, with lots of twiggy branches on which the flowers are produced freely. Its an excellent rose for the front of a garden border or even in a pot on the patio. The flowers have a delicious myrrh fragrance and is best planted in a sheltered spot to do really well.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-freespell, 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.
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fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: light pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyHydrangea-like clusters of tiny, slightly scented, white-centred, light pink flowers from July to September and mid-green leaves. This charming shrub rose is one of the most reliable and free-flowering varieties currently available. Vigorous and hardy, it's an excellent specimen plant for a mixed or shrub border in sun or partial shade.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.
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