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Standard Rose

discodavediscodave Posts: 510

Hi all, I am thinking of growing a standard rose this year in a patio pot. Has anyone had any experience with these? Also, I would like a rose type (thats this shape and med - large blooms with fragrance). I like lots of colours so thats not a problem. I know its alot to ask but any suggestions of a good standard would be appreciated.

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(ideal shape of rose)

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,139

    Have a look at Hot Chocolate http://www.classicroses.co.uk/products/roses/hot-chocolate/

    if that doesn't suit put your requirements into the Classic Roses plant finder down the left hand side - the choices include standards.  

    Edited to add:  http://www.classicroses.co.uk/products/roses/new-dawn/  

    They're doing New Dawn as a weeping standard - this is a lovely rose with a good scent.

    And they've got 50% off!!! image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • discodavediscodave Posts: 510

    thanks for that Dove, it doesnt look like their standards are part of their sale and with delivery its £54.. which I think is a bit steep.

  • Matty2Matty2 Posts: 4,817

    I know that not everyone is happy with Parkers but I have had a couple of roses from them which have done well, especially the Fairy. Look at these, they may be more immature but worth a punt I would have thought.. Half the price.

    http://www.jparkers.co.uk/search?search=standard+roses

  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,026

    David Austin does standard roses at £35, but I don't know the delivery charge.

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,139

    The DA site quotes delivery £11.95 for orders which include standard roses - I call that an absolute bargain image  They're difficult to pack and transport safely. 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Abel2Abel2 Posts: 1

    The Garden Centre Group have a 50% sale on their roses at the moment. They stock a few David Austin roses - http://www.thegardencentregroup.co.uk/plants/sale?str_filter=plant_type:Climbing_Roses~Floribunda_Roses~Hybrid_Tea_Roses~Ground_Cover_Roses~Rambling_Roses~Celebration_Roses

    Not sure how much delivery costs but you can click and collect for free image

  • discodavediscodave Posts: 510

    Just an update here, I picked up a standard rose today. Off to plant it soon, will post pics at a later stage. 

  • cairnsiecairnsie Posts: 388

    I got one for ebay november last year its probabbly too big for a pot but was of good quality and paid £25. There now £28 for bunkers hill garden shop oxford on ebay. There bare root roses were of good quality and better than the ones i got from parkers

  • discodavediscodave Posts: 510

    Plenty of well rotted compost, as its gone into a container. I have put in a smattering of blood fish & bone too. Moved it into a sheltered spot for now where it will get maximum daylight. Weathers still pretty misserable here. Not sure if its going to be the best quality but looks healthy, and good root system. 

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,139

    What variety is it Dave? image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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