Modern Hybrid Teas (Large Flowered Roses)

The correct title for this group of roses is a contentious subject. Early Hybrid Teas were exactly that, hybrids of the Tea roses but, over the years, the genealogy has become complicated. They were recently reclassifi... [Read more]

Modern Shrub Roses. A Diverse Family.

Called such because they are of such mixed parentage that there is not a particular group with which any have strong affinity. They are indeed a mixed bunch with few similarities except that they largely possess the qu... [Read more]

Moss Roses. Buds and Stems.

This is a beautiful group of roses. Not only are the flowers an attraction but the stems and un-opened buds are too. They are endowed with moss like glands which, when touched, have a wonderful herb like fragrance... [Read more]

Opening Times

Peter Beales Roses Ltd London Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1AY Peter Beales Roses & Sweet Briar Shop & Bistro, Attleborough, Norfolk M... [Read more]

Peter Beales Rose Gardens

At our nursery in Attleborough we have 3 acres of English country rose gardens. The vast majority of our collection can be seen growing as mature plants, an excellent way of judging how your roses will loo... [Read more]

Pimpinellfolias. Early Flowering and Prickly

Native to Europe, this is a tough little bunch of roses. They are prickly, dense and compact with many tiny serrated leaflets. The flowers are small, except in the case of one or two hybrids, appearing in abundance ea... [Read more]

Planting Roses

SOIL FOR ROSES On the whole roses love clay, enjoy a well balanced loam, tolerate sandy conditions but will struggle in chalk. Very sandy and chalky soils will need improving. Roses prefer a neutral to acid soil,... [Read more]

Polyanthus. Neat and Tidy

Very popular in the early 1900’s these small flowered, low growing roses have many uses. They are small enough to grow in pots on the patio or balcony, make good edging to the rose border and useful bedding. Bloo... [Read more]

Portlands. Versatile and Popular.

A small family but consisting of some of the most beautiful old roses. Repeat flowering and usually well scented, with a neat, stocky growth habit, they are good choices for even the smallest garden. The neat pr... [Read more]

Procumbents. Tumbling and Scrambling.

The term ‘ground cover’ is used commonly for various different garden plants but there are not many roses that truly cover the ground in the way this title would imply. Instead, I prefer the title of Procumbent Roses, des... [Read more]