Coming up roses

Choose from a stunning standard variety or compact lilac to bring colour and scent to your garden from May through to September

Roses are the ultimate romantic garden plants conjuring images of summer gardens with their profusion of colour and scent. In every garden that I’ve made I’ve planted roses, bush roses surrounded by l

These fuss-free, compact shrubs are guaranteed to provide colour and impact for years without growing out of control – which means less stress for you!

The sky’s the limit when you have these classic beauties winding their way upwards, says Sue Fisher

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