Another day in the world of rose breeding! As a passionate rose breeder, my journey is filled with excitement, patience, and endless possibilities.
It is an exciting month… Read the rest
This month we ask Philip: What would be your general advice when pruning rose bushes?
Never be afraid, you won’t ruin the plant. Be bold, brave and confident. Many of the … Read the rest
This month we touch on one of the diseases associated with roses. Philip was asked: What common problems do you encounter when growing roses and what advice would you give… Read the rest
This month we Ask Philip about rose trends.
Where do you see the trends for roses going in their use in contemporary gardens?
I love this question, as the first hurdle we have… Read the rest
This new initiative aims to open the opportunities for young people from under-represented backgrounds and get more people involved in gardening.
Each year we have set… Read the rest
This month we Ask Philip:
What would you say to someone who says ‘roses are a lot of hard work to look after’.
The rose has suffered from having generations of… Read the rest
We’ve often been asked what sits behind the development of our roses, so we will be publishing this new blog series titled Diary of a Rose Breeder each month to give… Read the rest
Welcome to the first in our series of Ask Philip blogs. Phillip Harkness is our rose breeder and has been working with roses his entire life. This month we asked him:
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Are you concerned about pests and diseases that can affect your roses? Read our tips.
Air Circulation – Allow your roses enough room t0 breathe and don’t plant them… Read the rest
Pests & Diseases That Affect Roses
Like most plants, roses can be affected by various pests and diseases – but don’t let that put you off growing them in your garden. … Read the rest
