Rose Planting Techniques

How to Grow Eden Rose (Pierre de Ronsard)

August 20, 2025 |

How to Grow Eden Rose (Pierre de Ronsard) The Eden Rose—also known as Pierre de Ronsard—is a beloved climbing rose prized for its romantic pink blooms and repeat flowering. To help your eden rose thrive in containers or in-ground, follow these practical tips on pot choice, soil preparation, sunlight and...

How to Grow Free Spirit Rose Plant in the US

August 19, 2025 |

How to Grow Free Spirit Rose Plant in the US When I first brought home my Free Spirit Rose Plant, I fell for its reputation as a “blooming machine.” But reality hit hard: in spring it shot up to almost 2 meters tall without a single flower, its leaves were covered...

China Rose: The Misunderstood Blossom That Shaped Global Floral Culture

August 15, 2025 |

When people outside China refer to a "rose", they often mean what botanists would categorize as a member of the Rosa genus. But what many don’t realize is that the so-called "China rose" — often mistaken as a simple rose — is actually the legendary Yueji (月季), a flowering plant...

What Is Emma’s Roses Real Name?

August 15, 2025 |

What Is Emma’s Roses Real Name? If you’ve ever been captivated by the glowing orange hues of Emma’s roses, you might be wondering — what is the real name of this stunning variety? As it turns out, Emma’s roses are officially known as Lady Emma Hamilton, a celebrated English shrub...

Wollerton Old Hall Rose – A Fragrant English Rose Full of Charm and Character

August 08, 2025 |

Wollerton Old Hall Rose – A Fragrant English Rose Full of Charm and Character Wollerton Old Hall Rose (Ausblanket) is widely regarded as one of the most fragrant English roses ever bred. Introduced by David Austin in 2011, this variety masterfully combines the elegance and scent of old garden roses...

Wollerton Old Hall Rose Maintenance Guide: How to Help It Thrive

August 08, 2025 |

Wollerton Old Hall Rose – The Blooming King of the Garden Arches Among the many English roses, few perform as majestically as the Wollerton Old Hall Rose. Despite its plant label stating a modest height of 100–150 cm, this upright David Austin variety has exceeded expectations—towering up to 3 meters...

Wollerton Old Hall Rose – The Blooming King of the Garden Arches

August 08, 2025 |

The Essential Guide to Pruning Roses

August 05, 2025 |

The Essential Guide to Pruning Roses Pruning roses often seems surrounded by mysteries and countless rules. However, after pruning hundreds of roses over the past decade, I’ve learned one critical lesson: roses are incredibly forgiving. Whether you cut high or low, or leave inward- or outward-facing buds, it usually doesn’t...

How to Prepare Soil for Growing Roses

August 05, 2025 |

How to Prepare Soil for Growing Roses Preparing the right soil is the foundation of successfully growing beautiful and healthy roses. Like many other plants, roses thrive in a balanced mixture of silt, sand, organic matter, and clay. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have perfect soil in our gardens, so...

Rose Rosette Disease: A Growing Threat to the Rose Industry

August 05, 2025 |

Rose Rosette Disease: A Growing Threat to the Rose Industry The rapid spread of Rose Rosette Disease (RRD), caused by a virus, has become one of the most devastating threats to the rose industry in the United States. This disease, which affects cultivated rose bushes, has already caused significant damage...

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Roses: From Seedlings to Blooming

August 05, 2025 |

Roses, often referred to as the "queen of flowers," are admired for their beauty, fragrance, and symbolic meaning. However, cultivating roses successfully requires patience, knowledge, and care. In this blog, we provide a step-by-step, detailed guide to help you grow vibrant and healthy roses, starting from seedlings and leading to...

Exploring the Diverse Types of Rose: A Guide to Nature’s Masterpiece

August 01, 2025 |

Exploring the Diverse Types of Rose: A Guide to Nature’s Masterpiece Roses are among the most cherished flowers worldwide, celebrated for their captivating beauty, rich fragrances, and cultural significance. With an incredible variety to choose from, every type of rose has its unique charm and story to tell. From their...