Their lush double blossoms are enchanting.
Their double blossoms are a cross between old-fashioned and modern ones, combining their sweet fragrance with lush colors.
English roses are hardy in Zones 5-9 and have a better habit than many older types.
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They fit in among perennials, often becoming the star of the garden.
Petal counts of these roses are substantialsome of the largest you’ll find.
Many of the English roses also rebloom.
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Allow plenty of clearance so the shrubs dont snag passersby with their thorns.
If your space allows, plant three English roses together in a triangular formation.
Otherwise, plant your English roses at least 3 feet apart.
The hole you dig should be large enough to accommodate the entire root system.
It should be approximately twice the width of the pot and slightly deeper.
Place yourbare-root rosein a bucket of water for at least two hours to rehydrate the roots.
English Rose Care Tips
Along with being prolific bloomers, English roses are relatively low maintenance.
Light
English roses perform best infull sun.
This produces the largest and biggest number of blossoms while preventing any foliar diseases.
Soil and Water
English roses require well-drained soil to thrive.
Without proper drainage, your English rose’s roots will likely become waterlogged and rot.
Pests are also more active in summer weather, so watch for spider mites and scale as temperatures rise.
Pruning
English roses benefit from regular pruning to keep them looking their best while encouraging healthy flowers.
Prune in late winter, just before new growth emerges.
you might prune more or less depending on how large you want your shrub to grow.
Pottingand repottingroses is similar to planting them in the ground.
Air circulation around your plant can help prevent powdery mildew and black spot fungus from developing.
Dip the cutting in rooting powder and poke it into a small pot with a well-draining potting mix.
Watch for IP (intellectual property) information on the plants tags, in nursery catalogs, or online.
The flower fragrance is a rich antique rose perfume.
Plants can be maintained as tall shrubs orencouraged to climbto 10 feet.
Otherwise, it grows to 5-6 feet tall.
This reliable variety is hardy in Zones 5-9.
They appear continuously through the season on the rounded, shrubby plant.
The plant forms a dense shrub that grows 4 feet tall and wide.
The double blooms have a sweet tea-rose scent.
This variety grows to 3 feet tall and wide.
The foliage is a shiny dark green.
The plants grow 4-5 feet tall and are hardy to Zone 5, with winter protection.
Zones 5-9
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The canes can be pruned to maintain a medium shrub rose shape or encouraged to climb to 8 feet.
The plant is covered with disease-resistant foliage and grows 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide.
They have a strong, antique rose fragrance.
This variety is thorny and very hardy.
It grows to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide.
They possess a strong antique rose fragrance.
The plant is a good repeat bloomer and compact, reaching 2-1/2 feet tall and wide.
They usually grow to be 5 or 6 feet tall.
English roses are sometimes referred to as Austin roses or David Austin roses.
They were introduced in 1969, and the first ones were named Wife of Bath and Canterbury.
English roses have lush flowers, disease-resistant foliage, and delicious fragrances that flower all season long.
