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World of Roses are selling a range of roses curated by Harkness Roses alongside the RSPB which are all ideal for our vital pollinators.  Pollination and the plants such as the roses that provide the pollen, are crucial in the eco-system. The transfer of pollen from flower to flower fertilises the flowers and causes them[…]

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Each year a rose is awarded Rose of the Year. The Award is given by Roses U.K. after rigorous testing in diverse locations throughout Britain.  Trials assess the plant for two years.  Trial categories include flower and form, colour and novelty, fragrance, plant health and easy maintenance. Revered German rose breeder Kordes have really come[…]

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If you want to contribute to a better climate and more biodiversity, replace slabs with greenery! Roses are perfectly suited for this purpose. They will brighten up your façade or garden, and even better: you can do your bit for the living environment. Colour and fragrance Climbing roses need only a very modest soil area;[…]

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Many of you will know Sarah Raven for her writing and television appearances.  She is an inspirational gardener who tests many of her plants out in her garden at Perch Hill before they are allowed to be sold from her online nursery.  She is also a sublime flower arranger and has made the cutting garden[…]

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What more thoughtful gift could you think of to give than a beautiful rose that you can personalise with a name to celebrate the occasion of your choice? Perhaps you know someone who has a special birthday coming up.  Maybe you want to give a rose to someone who has experienced a berievement, to commemorate[…]

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