What do we mean by “romantic roses”?

For us this group includes:

• English roses (David Austin varieties),
• nostalgic roses (other breeders’ richly petalled, often fragrant, English-style varieties).

Their garden use is similar; the main difference lies in their breeding background.

Why choose this type?

• Fast romantic garden effect.
• Full flower shape, many varieties with fragrance.
• Focal point: impressive even at close range.

Success factors

• Sunny position for the best flowering.
• Even water and nutrients, especially in summer.
• Airy planting so that foliage dries quickly.

Placement

Romantic roses are at their strongest where You pass by them.

• entrance, gate, front garden,
• next to terrace and seating area,
• as a focal point in borders: 1–3 plants as a feature or 3–5 plants as a group,
• combined with perennials and ornamental grasses.

Planting logic

• In a small garden even 1–3 plants are effective.
• For a unified patch use 3–5 plants of the same variety.

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Quick decision path – 3 questions

• Are mood, fragrance and a full flower shape more important than a “sea of blooms”?
• Will You plant it where it can be enjoyed up close?
• Are You ready to provide regular watering and feeding during the season?

What do we mean by “historic roses”?

They are the heirs of types from before (or the early days of) modern breeding. Many varieties bloom once, but at that time are especially fragrant and striking; several types may repeat or have a prolonged flowering period.

Why choose this type?

• Strong, classic fragrance.
• Shrub shape and space-forming effect, not only flowers.
• Collector’s joy: clearly different characters.
• More natural, relaxed garden look.

Success factors

• Give them space and air: plant with good spacing.
• Patience: the final shrub shape develops over 1–2 seasons.
• Flowering rhythm: many types have a single, memorable late spring–early summer peak.

Placement

• in borders, by seating areas,
• along fences, as background rows, in shrub groups,
• in collection beds with several types,
• trained (where relevant): on walls, pergolas.

Subgroups in brief

A quick guide for choosing:

• Alba – light, elegant, “refined” romantic feel.
• Bourbon – fragrance + often a longer season.
• Centifolia – very full, classic flower form.
• China – lighter feel, often with extended flowering.
• Damask – fragrance-focused, old garden atmosphere.
• Gallica – strong character, often once-flowering but unforgettable.
• Moss rose – special “mossy” buds, a curiosity.
• Noisette – airy clusters, often suitable for training.
• Hybrid Perpetual – larger blooms, tendency to repeat.
• Portland – more compact, often with better repeat flowering.
• Old garden rose – the classic “grandmother’s garden” feeling.
• Sempervirens – historic climber, good for covering space.
• Tea – refined, “perfumey”, airy elegance.

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Quick decision path – 3 questions

• Is it acceptable that many types bloom only once, but excel in fragrance and atmosphere?
• Are You looking for shrub and garden character rather than a “formal rose bed”?
• Do You have an airy position where the shrub has space to develop?

The essence of hybrid teas

Their strength is not mass flowering, but the “starring role” of each bloom: large, shapely and often fragrant. Usually a tidy shrub, about 50–150 cm, and with proper care they flower repeatedly.

Why choose this type?

• Large, elegant “wow” flowers.
• Excellent cut flowers: long stems, beautiful buds.
• Striking even in small numbers.
• Neat, classic appearance.

Success factors

• Sunny position.
• Even water and nutrients (they are energy-demanding).
• Airy planting for healthier foliage.

Placement

• As a focal point: entrance, path junction, prominent bed.
• In a cutting bed: 3–7 plants already give good results.
• Rose row/background strip: along a fence with regular spacing (1–2 shades look more elegant).

Companions

• minimalist perennials,
• ornamental grasses,
• low edging plants for framing.

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• Would You like cut flowers from Your garden?
• Do You prefer a few large, perfect blooms to masses of flowers?
• Do You have a sunny place and can You provide watering/feeding?

What does “bed rose” mean for us?

Cluster-flowering, repeat-blooming types that, planted in groups, create a unified, eye-catching surface. Subcategories: polyantha – floribunda – grandiflora.

Why choose this type?

• Almost always in flower during the season.
• Quickly creates a “finished bed” when used in groups.
• Combines well with perennials and ornamental grasses.
• Stable rhythm along borders and paths.

Success factors

• Sunny position.
• Watering in the first year is crucial.
• Remove spent blooms to encourage new flushes.
• Plant in groups: 3–7 plants give real impact.

Quick chooser

• for low edging → polyantha
• for medium-height, long-flowering blocks → floribunda
• for taller, stronger presence → grandiflora

Polyantha

Low, compact rose for edging and small areas. Many small flowers in clusters over a long season; strongest effect in groups.

Floribunda

The classic “bedding rose” feeling: medium-height shrub, abundant flowering, easy to combine. 3–5 plants make a patch, 7–9 plants create a “finished bed”.

Grandiflora

Taller, stronger shrub with larger blooms: for background rows, in front of fences or for standout positions. Give it space.

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• Do You want masses of flowers and long-lasting colour?
• Can You plant at least 3–5 plants in one spot?
• Are You looking for edging, a medium-height bed or a background row?

What does this group include?

• Landscape roses: vigorous shrubs, often with repeat flowering.
• Wild roses: more natural character, often once-flowering, but with hips and ecological value.

Why choose this type?

• Space shaping and garden “framework”.
• Good adaptability and stability.
• Natural, living garden look.
• Extended season: flowers + foliage, often hips as well.

Success factors

• They need space: they are at their best when allowed room.
• They do not need constant shaping; pruning too hard can spoil their character.
• Watering in the first year is important; many varieties become more self-reliant later.

Landscape roses

For along fences, in larger beds and shrub groups. Strong presence, with many varieties repeating. 3–5 plants, spaced loosely, create a real garden picture.

Wild roses

Natural shrub shape, pollinator-friendly flowering and often striking hips. Ideal where a natural rhythm is more important than continuous flowering.

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Quick decision path – 3 questions

• Are You looking for roses that also provide a “garden framework” as shrubs?
• Will You use them for screening and shaping space as well?
• Is a natural look more important than intense flower masses?

What does this group include?

Long shoots trained onto supports to create a wall of flowers. Two main directions:

• Climber: about 2–3 m, with many varieties repeating.
• Rambler: more vigorous, up to 5–6 m, often once-flowering but very profuse.

Why choose this type?

• Space expansion: more impact on the same ground area.
• Screening and shading on fences, walls, pergolas.
• Garden design: training/tying in, real scope for shaping.
• Strong mood factor.

Success factors

• Needs a stable support.
• Shoots must be trained during the first 1–2 years.
• Sunny position for abundant bloom.
• Flowering tip: train long canes more horizontally to encourage more side shoots.

Climber

Choose this if You want a manageable size and repeat flowering for smaller pergolas, arches, walls or fences. Do not let it grow only upwards: the more shoots You can train close to horizontal, the more flowering side shoots You will have.

What does this group include?

Usually 20–40 cm, compact shrubs with smaller flowers, but abundant and long flowering. They provide a continuously blooming surface even in small areas.

Why choose this type?

• Striking effect in a small space.
• Low, tidy habit.
• Long-season colour.
• Excellent for edging and containers.

Success factors

• Sunny position.
• More frequent watering in containers.
• Good drainage so that water does not stand around the roots.

Placement

• Balcony/terrace: in pots or balcony boxes.
• Edging and framing: along paths and in front of beds.
• Graves: stays compact and tidy.
• Modern rhythm: using 1–2 colours for a clean design.

Planting logic

• In containers plant 1–3 roses in a larger pot.
• In edging, several plants in a row create a “finished frame”.

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• Do You want a neat, low habit with long flowering?
• Can You water regularly (especially in containers)?

What does this group include?

Lower, spreading roses that build surface cover: they spread sideways, shade the soil and cover it with flowers during the season.

Why choose this type?

• Fast, flowering cover even on larger areas.
• Less weeds and evaporation once the cover has closed.
• Tidy overall look, not only when in flower.
• Especially suitable for slopes and hard-to-maintain spots.

Success factors

• Sunny position for good flowering and coverage.
• Watering and weeding in the first year are crucial.
• Avoid waterlogging and very heavy soils.

Placement

• slopes, banks,
• 40–80 cm strips in front of fences,
• fronts of beds, borders along paths,
• “no-man’s-land” type strips that are hard to maintain.

Garden design tip

True groundcover effect comes from using several plants: the aim is a closing patch, not a single specimen.

Two quick directions

• for lower, carpet-like effect → for flower carpet plantings
• for slightly higher, arching spread → for slopes and large areas

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Quick decision path – 3 questions

• Do You want flowering groundcover with low shrubs?
• Are You looking for a solution for hard-to-maintain areas?
• Are You prepared to water regularly in the first season?

Success factors

They are at their best in sunny to semi-shaded positions with well-drained soil. Excessive hard pruning and too much nitrogen can spoil their natural habit. The shrub shape develops gradually in its final position over time.

Placement

• boundary strips, hedge-like plantings,
• loose shrub groups, naturalistic perennial beds,
• slopes, sunny banks, landscape-style areas,
• spots where autumn hips are also an ornamental feature.

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Quick decision path – 3 questions

• Is natural flower and shrub character more important to You than a “flower show” effect?
• Are You looking for long-term, stable roses that need little shaping?
• Do You have space for a natural, landscape-style effect (garden edge, shrub group, bed with grasses and perennials)?