A Little Budding Rose

Posted:2 May 2010

Roses have a long and colourful history from the early damask rose, to the old-fashioned China roses, to the modern shrub and now this much-loved plant is increasingly being used in more contemporary settings. Versatile and easy to grow, they come in many different types, in every size and shape, and are suitable for almost any aspect and situation.  They look wonderful scrambling over arches and clothing walls, work as ground cover around shrubs, and as focal points in containers we could all find a place in our gardens for a rose (or two!).

A Little Budding Rose

It was a little budding rose,
Round like a fairy globe,
And shyly did its leaves unclose
Hid in their mossy robe,
But sweet was the slight and spicy smell
It breathed from its heart invisible.

…by Emily Bronte

If you’re a lover of roses, or a beginner wanting to know more about this fascinating species, join us here at The Garden House on Saturday 05 June for our workshop All About Roses with Simon White.  Simon, an expert from the Peter Beales specialist rose nursery in Norfolk, will give an in-depth illustrated talk, plus demonstrations on caring for roses.

Continuing the rose theme we are visiting Mottisfont Abbey to enjoy their national collection of roses on Wednesday 23 June.   Why not join us for both?  See the DIARY on this website for more information.