Six of the Best Roses

If you want to add luscious colour and gorgeous fragrance to your garden, you can’t do much better than the rich greens and eye-catching blooms of the rose. And there’s far more to this plant than just the familiar bush: you can choose a climbing rose to frame a doorway, a low-growing variety to drape a wall or a row of standards to give pathways or patios that formal feel.

Winter is the perfect time to plant but make sure you choose a suitable site: roses don’t like deep shade or crowded conditions, and thrive in slightly acid soils.