Roses are timeless garden plants. Whether you grow climbing, shrub, or ground cover roses, these blooms are unmistakable, often conjuring up memories of cottage gardens visited long ago. The rose family is hugely diverse, and there are many plants with different forms, growing habits and preferences, meaning that there will be a rose to suit almost any yard.
When I began gardening, several years ago, I had a preconceived prejudice that roses were stuffy, old-fashioned, and not worth the trouble. Alas, today, my opinion couldn't be further from this. I am well and truly part of the rose-appreciation club, having grown to adore many different rose species and varieties. Just last week I was deadheading Rosa 'Roald Dahl', a sumptuous peach rose that is repeat flowering, growing happily in a pot on a small patio.
