Shrub

Rose

Pick a repeat-flowering variety in a 50 L pot — a generation of blooms.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich, well-drained

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Petals & hips

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Offers heirloom and modern rose varieties bred for UK frost-hardiness and wet-climate disease resistance.

Crocus

Stocks terracotta and clay pots ideal for London roses, with drainage essential for damp winters.

Amazon UK

Supplies quality pruning saws and secateurs crucial for maintaining healthy London rose gardens year-round.