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Rosa 'Frilly Cuff', part of our Modern Classics collection, launched by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen at the Chelsea Flower Show 2014. RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 Press Day RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 Build up Back to  RHS Chelsea Flower Show History  

At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015 we launched two fantastic new roses. ‘Stamford’s Sanctuary’ launched on behalf of Dunham Massey Hall by Louise Minchin and ‘The Perse Rose’ launched for the Perse School, Cambridge to celebrate their 400th anniversary. For more information about 'Stamford's Sanctuary' please click here. For more information about 'The Perse Rose' please click here.

At this year's Chelsea Flower Show we launched a beautiful addition to our ‘Modern Classic’ range called 'Sandringham' named after the much loved royal residence here in Norfolk. Rachel de Thame kindly presented the first blooms of 'Sandringham' to Martin Woods, Head Gardener of the royal estate.  This exquisite rose was given its name after the annual Sandringham Flower Show in 2014, when His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall were presented with a choice of three new seedlings from our collection. The Duchess of Cornwall

This year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show we launched two very exciting new roses, 'Papworth's Pride' and 'Margaret Greville'. Papworth’s Pride - Modern Classic Shrub

Celebrating 50 years of Peter Beales Roses! This year we launched two fabulous new roses that are really something to celebrate, 'Fragrant Celebration' and 'Ely Cathedral'.  During the official press day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018, Su Pollard, actress and comedienne, kindly agreed to present the first blooms of the Company’s new rose ‘Fragrant Celebration’, to mark Peter Beales Roses 50th year. Also launched during

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013 Build Up Back to  RHS Chelsea Flower Show History

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 Press Day Rosa 'Frilly Cuff' launch 2014 Back to  RHS Chelsea Flower Show History

  RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013 Press Day Back to  RHS Chelsea Flower Show History

Feeding Roses Roses are very hungry plants and should therefore be fed regularly throughout their lives to ensure maximum blooms and growth, from first year plants through to 50 year old ramblers. We recommend a good feed of a nitrogen high feed like “Top Rose Gold” after the late-winter prune in February, then feeding every two weeks throughout the flowering period with a high potash feed like “Tomorite” or "Uncle Tom's Rose Tonic". This photo shows just how

Choosing your roses – bare root or container Traditionally roses were supplied bare root during the winter months whilst in their dormant state. However, over recent years there has been an increasing demand for roses to be supplied in containers during the summer. Once the plants are established there will actually be very little difference between them, but there are a few advantages and disadvantages to both methods and the decision simply comes down to personal preference or availability.   The Potted/Container Rose Container roses are available to purchase from us throughout the year, but please note there is likely to be less choice towards the end of the year. This is because our roses are containerised early in the year, so come winter there will naturally be fewer containers and less choice available. The big advantage of buying a containerised rose, is that