Persica hybrid ‘Bright As A Button’ looking just that yesterday at the Persica Rose Trials, currently underway at @RHSWisley The Trials and Gardens Teams are doing a splendid job, keeping the trials, borders and features looking good - as ‘fresh as a daisy’ you might say. #rosewednesday 🌱

Ellie, the garden supervisor #Internationalcatday 🌱

After a few days of welcome slightly cooler weather, plus an unexpected hour of drizzle, it’s back to tropical temperatures from Sunday. Ah well, we’ll just keep trudging around with the watering cans. Have a good weekend everyone, take care. ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’. #roses 🌱

Second flush flowers for #RoseWednesday All hybrid musk #roses bred by Pemberton or Bentall. Cornelia, looking her palest. Francesca, the prettiest flowers, sadly they don’t last very long. Autumn Delight, lemon buds paling to white so quickly. Buff Beauty, the tiniest flower, but a welcome sight. 🌱

Hello #August What do you have in store for us? Less intense heat and some gentle, steady rain would be welcome. #Roses Sir David Beckham and It’s A Wonderful Life. Agapanthus (and Ellie) with crispy Astrantia just visible in the foreground. Have a good weekend everyone, take care. 🌱

‘Honey, Bee Mine’, bred by Colin Dickson. Happy #RoseWednesday everyone, have a good day, take care. 🌱

Our thoughts are with those affected by, or working to contain wildfires in Scotland, France and Spain. Such catastrophic loss for humans, wildlife and the environment is devastating. Take care, be safe. 🌱

Second flushes (earlier than usual) for hybrid musk #roses Penelope, Prosperity, Felicia and Autumn Delight. Softer sunshine, stillness and a little fresher this morning. Hesitate to say… for a fleeting moment it felt like the end of August. Have a good weekend everyone, take care. 🌱

‘Strawberry Hill’, ‘Desdemona’, ‘Tranquility’, ‘Imogen’. #DavidAustinWednesday #davidaustinroses #RoseWednesday #EnglishRoses 🌱

We were saddened to hear of the death of David Austin. He leaves a legacy of fine English Roses in gardens, world-wide. As the Chairman of David Austin Roses he turned the nursery started by his father, the late David C H Austin into a globally respected company. Our condolences to David’s family.🌱

It’s good morning and happy #Monday from us and ‘Princess Charlene de Monaco’, bred by #Meilland A return to less tropical temperatures for which we’re grateful. Have a good week everyone, take care. 🌱

You’re My Everything, Rose of the Year 2025. #RoseWednesday 🌱

Clementina Carbonieri’ (Tea/Old H.T.) with smaller but plentiful blooms on the second flush. Her showy companion is Agapanthus ‘Twister’. Have a good day everyone, take care. 🌱

‘Lady of Shallot’ and ‘Vanessa Bell’ have revelled in the heat. Wish we could say the same. 😬 Have a good weekend everyone, take care, stay cool - if you can. 🌱

‘Perle d’Or’ and ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ quietly getting on with business of repeat flowering and looking delightful. Both pot-grown, currently watered daily. Have a good day everyone, stay cool. 🌱

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ has taken on a peachy hue, complete with colour-coordinated spider. Have a good day everyone, take care, stay cool. #rosewednesday 🌱

Coral Gardens #roseoftheyear 2026 for Rose Wednesday. Have a good day everyone, take care. 🌱

‘The Lady of Shallot’ is having a moment. Have a good week everyone, take care. 🌱

Shades of pink: Silas Marner, English rose bred by David Austin, Petit Patio rose Flower Power and Floribunda rose Happy Silver Wedding, both bred by Gareth Fryer. Stay cool everyone - if you can. 🌱

Sir David Beckham (the rose) is looking peachy this morning. Supposedly the weather is cooling down, but it’s hard to tell. Have a good weekend everyone, take care. 🌱

‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ looking cool and collected this morning, wish we could say the same. Today we’ll be loitering in the freezer section at the supermarket! Have a good day everyone, take care. #roses 🌱

Today we’re just ‘Tottering By Gently’ and recommend you do the same. #roses #heatwave 🌱

Some like it hot! ‘Meteor’ Rose of the Year 2024. The warmer the weather the more intense her colour. Take care everyone, stay cool if you can and have a good day. If you need us, we’ll be melting in a bucket! #RoseWednesday 🌱

For all the lovely Dads, Daddies, Papas, Fathers. Steadfast and true, there when it counts. Happy Father’s Day. 🌱

Summer Solstice good wishes from us, Mrs Oakley Fisher, Vanessa Bell and friends (Hemerocallis Golden Chimes and Viola Heartsease). Have a good day everyone, take care. 🌱

Here’s the very lovely and fragrant ‘Princess Charlene de Monaco’, bred by #Meilland Ruffled petals blend from soft apricot to shell pink. Healthy, dark green foliage. The sun is shining, the sky is blue and it’s #FlowersonFriday Have a splendid weekend everyone, take care. 🌱

Showtime for Rose of the Year 2027 Art Deco! It’s her horti trade debut on the Whartons’ stand at the HTA National Plant Show. She’s won a show gold award too! Then she’s making her first public appearance at Gardeners World Live on the ‘Hot off the Potting Bench’ display in the Floral Marquee. 🌱

Introducing Rose of the Year 2027, ART DECO Floribunda rose, semi-double, pollinator-friendly lightly scented flowers in plentiful clusters. With sunlight intensity, the edges of the white petals blush in deepening shades of pink. Bushy dark green, glossy foliage with excellent disease resistance. 🌱

It’s Coral Gardens Rose of the Year 2026 for #RoseWednesday It won’t be long before we announce Rose of the Year 2027, time flies does it. Have a good day everyone, take care. 🌱

Peach Melba, climber (2 pics) and It’s A Wonderful Life, floribunda. Doing their best to shine despite repeated rain showers and blustery winds. Confirming how worthy they are of their previous Rose of the Year awards. Have a good week everyone, take care. 🌱