Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the glorious colours and scents of roses – plants that bring beauty, joy and timeless elegance to any garden.

The next event in our 2025 plant festival series is a celebration of the iconic rose, a firm favourite of gardeners everywhere. With so many varieties available offering different characteristics, there really is a rose for every occasion.

While roses are often associated with traditional English gardens, most species actually originated in Asia, with others hailing from Europe, North America, and North West Africa. In the UK, our native species include the dog rose and sweet briar, and over the years, we’ve become a proud nation of rose growers and breeders.