Below you will find links to articles with videos and step-by-step guides to planting different types of roses in both bare root and potted form, depending on the season. Bare Root Roses can be planted from November to April whereas Potted Roses can be planted all year round; our largest selection of potted roses is available from May until September. We recommend that you don't plant roses when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

Ensure plenty of sunlight:

Roses thrive on direct sunlight. For best results, a minimum of four hours of direct sunlight is recommended. However, even when planted against a north wall (meaning no direct sunlight) roses can still perform well. To see a list of roses suitable for shaded areas click here.

Avoid intense competition from other plants:

The closer you plant your rose to other plants, the more competition there is for moisture and sunlight. For best results, plant your rose 3 feet (1m) away from other plants and 2 feet (60cm) from other roses. Avoid planting a rose under an overhanging tree branch.

Avoid very exposed, windy sites:

Strong winds can cause the base of the rose to loosen in the soil. This will result in your rose rocking in the wind which will lead to it growing at an angle, which in extreme cases will kill it. To prevent this, ensure you follow our planting instructions. If you find this problem with a rose you already have, make sure you firm the soil around it. In some cases a stake may be necessary.

If you choose to use a spray to control pests it is important to do so as soon as you notice them. Use Brontë Rose Defence as per the packaging instructions. Some pests such as aphids or caterpillars can be removed by hand or a strong jet of water from a spray bottle.

We recommend you spray at the first sign of disease. It is best to act quickly to prevent disease spreading. Fungus Clear^® Ultra 2 is certified for organic gardening and is recommended to combat black spot, powdery mildew and rust. See packaging for instructions. We recommended removing any particularly diseased foliage to ensure disease doesn't spread.