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[…]
The RSPB “Power to Pollinators” Rose Collection
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Roses, Save our bees, The environment, Wildlife Gardening Nov 21, 2023
Rose Of The Year 2024 – Rosa Meteor (‘Korzeigar’) (PBR)
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fragrant plants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Roses Nov 01, 2023
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[…]
Out with the slabs, in with the roses
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Climbing plants, Ornamental gardening, Roses, The environment, Wildlife Gardening Sep 19, 2023
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;[…]
The Best Roses For Birthday Gifts
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Plants as gifts, Roses Aug 22, 2023
Birthdays are often a joyous occasion to celebrate with friends and family, but I find it becomes increasingly difficult to come up with something nice as a gift. What could be a more thoughtful present than a rose for the loved one who is either an aspiring or an experienced gardener. Below are some of[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Rose Collections From Sarah Raven
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Colourful combinations, Cut flowers, Cutting/picking garden, Fragrant plants, Ornamental gardening, Roses Jul 18, 2023
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[…]
Roses As Seen At The RHS Chelsea Flower Show
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, RHS flower shows, Roses May 30, 2023
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the horticultural event of the year and roses are an absolute staple ingredient of the show. We have the privilege at Gardenforpleasure.co.uk to have partnered with the iconic Harkness Roses to bring you, not only pictures of some of the roses that have featured at the show over the[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Rose Jennifer Rose Sell
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fragrant plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Roses May 02, 2023
When I first laid eyes upon this gorgeous rose I was intrigued by it’s fascinating, intricate petal formation and was compelled to show it to my readers. It is a rose with some enviable attributes as follows:- Lovely shell pink blooms of an unusual form. The flowers are borne in clusters of up to eight[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – King Charles Coronation Rose
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fragrant plants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Plants as gifts, Roses Apr 18, 2023
What better way to celebrate the coronation of King Charles in 2023 for many years to come than to plant a rose in commemoration of the event? This King Charles Coronation Rose has been named in honour of him by the world famous Harkness Roses. And how fitting it is to name a rose for[…]
Personalise Your Own Rose
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Plants as gifts, Roses Mar 14, 2023
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[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Rose Born Free
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fragrant plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Roses Jan 17, 2023
Harkness Roses are one of the great British rose breeders and growers whose business dates as far back as 1879. They have bred many roses of great distinction, including several from which a percentge of the profits are donated to worthy charities at no extra cost to the purchaser. Rose Born Free is a fine[…]