Here are some rose facts for you:
🌹There are hundreds of different types of roses including ones that grow in bushes, on the ground, or climbing walls and fences
🌹Roses come in many different colours including red, white, pink, coral, white and peach, each one with a different meaning
🌹Roses are known for their gentle floral scent and have long been included in perfumes and confectionery
🌹Roses are one of the oldest flowers and fossils of roses have been found from 35 million years ago
🌹Flowers have long been given as a gift to show love, and roses are particularly linked to Venus/Aphrodite who was the goddess of love in Roman/Greek times
Roses are a beautiful flower to have in the garden at any time of year and there are so many different types to choose from. They are known for enhancing biodiversity and insects thrive on the pollen they produce. Rose hips provide an important source of food for birds in autumn and winter, and rose bushes can make an ideal nesting place for birds and give shelter to smaller mammals.
If you want to grow a rose in your garden, visit a rose specialist or ask someone for advice in a local garden centre. The type of rose that may grow best may depend on your garden and how much shade or sunlight it will have. Roses are fairly hardy plants though and with the right care and attention to pruning, they will be sure to give you an abundance of flowers all summer long 🌹
To find out more, visit the RHS's guide to growing roses.
