{"id":1712,"date":"2016-05-26T18:11:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-26T18:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/interiors.cotswoldco.com\/?post_type=jetpack-portfolio&#038;p=1712"},"modified":"2020-04-16T11:24:20","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T10:24:20","slug":"for-the-roses-6-tips-for-nurturing-our-favourite-flower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/how-to\/for-the-roses-6-tips-for-nurturing-our-favourite-flower\/","title":{"rendered":"For The Roses&#8230;6 Tips For Nurturing Our Favourite&nbsp;Flower"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1723 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=589%2C589&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roses, Veronica, Thistles\" width=\"589\" height=\"589\"&nbsp; srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=110%2C110&amp;ssl=1 110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=380%2C380&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=760%2C760&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-veronica-thistles.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Roses are some of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow. With their delicate scent and stunning bloom they&#8217;re the crowning\u00a0glory of any\u00a0English country garden. Our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/\">Cotswold Company<\/a> home is always full of the decorative and regal rose, so we were keen to find out more about how to grow and cut\u00a0our own\u00a0and avoid the expense of a florist. We caught up with our horticultural gurus at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thenorfolkolivetreecompany.co.uk\/shop\/\">Norfolk Olive Tree Company <\/a>to ask them where to start, so\u00a0they&#8217;ve given us 6 easy steps\u00a0to guide us towards\u00a0creating our very own floral heaven&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step one.<\/strong> Choose a deep container for planting your roses as they generally have long roots for anchoring the plant and searching out moisture and nutrients. Bare-root roses can be planted from late autumn to early spring but container-grown roses can be planted out all year round,\u00a0The best roses for growing in containers are the patio and miniature types, which can be grown in fairly small but deep pots 23-35cm (9-14in) deep.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1715 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=564%2C848&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pink Roses, Eucalyptus, books, country bedroom\" width=\"564\" height=\"848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?w=681&amp;ssl=1 681w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=200%2C301&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=110%2C165&amp;ssl=1 110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=300%2C451&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=380%2C571&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=220%2C331&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=600%2C902&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=399%2C600&amp;ssl=1 399w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=768%2C1154&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=255%2C383&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=550%2C827&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-eucalyptus-books-country-bedroom.jpg?resize=800%2C1202&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step two.<\/strong> Use a compost such as loam-based John Innes No 3 mixed with a\u00a0 multi-purpose compost or very well-rotted manure for richness. Position the container before \ufb01lling with compost as it may be too heavy to move once planted up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1724 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=582%2C875&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"White Roses, Thistles, Veronica,\" width=\"582\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?w=681&amp;ssl=1 681w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=200%2C301&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=110%2C165&amp;ssl=1 110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=300%2C451&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=380%2C571&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=220%2C331&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=600%2C902&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=399%2C600&amp;ssl=1 399w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=768%2C1154&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=255%2C383&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=550%2C827&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/white-roses-thistles-veronica.jpg?resize=800%2C1202&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step three.<\/strong> Roses love sunshine and should receive sun for at least half the day. However it is important that container-grown plants do not dry out as they could become prone to powdery mildew. If possible position the container so that it is shaded for part of the day, leaving the plant itself in full sun.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1716 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-succulent-gold-frames-eucalyptus.jpg?resize=621%2C934&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pink roses, succulent, gold frames, eucalyptus\" width=\"621\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-succulent-gold-frames-eucalyptus.jpg?w=681&amp;ssl=1 681w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-succulent-gold-frames-eucalyptus.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-succulent-gold-frames-eucalyptus.jpg?resize=110%2C165&amp;ssl=1 110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-succulent-gold-frames-eucalyptus.jpg?resize=300%2C451&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-succulent-gold-frames-eucalyptus.jpg?resize=380%2C571&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-succulent-gold-frames-eucalyptus.jpg?resize=220%2C331&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-succulent-gold-frames-eucalyptus.jpg?resize=600%2C902&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pink-roses-succulent-gold-frames-eucalyptus.jpg?resize=399%2C600&amp;ssl=1 399w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step four.<\/strong>\u00a0 Keep the pots raised on feet and add a drainage layer of gravel at the bottom to ensure good winter drainage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1719 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=603%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Purple Roses, spring, summer, vintage vase, coffee, oak table\" width=\"603\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?w=717&amp;ssl=1 717w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=210%2C300&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=110%2C157&amp;ssl=1 110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=300%2C428&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=380%2C543&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=220%2C314&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=600%2C857&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=420%2C600&amp;ssl=1 420w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=768%2C1097&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=200%2C286&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=255%2C364&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=550%2C785&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/purple-roses-spring-summer-vintage-vase-coffee-oak-table.jpg?resize=800%2C1142&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step \ufb01ve.<\/strong> Roses use up food reserves quickly and grow better if top-dressed each spring with a granular rose fertiliser. Avoid feeding after August as soft growth may be damaged by cold winters<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1721 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=710%2C472&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roses, Eucalyptus, oak furniture,\" width=\"710\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=110%2C73&amp;ssl=1 110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=380%2C253&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=800%2C532&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=600%2C399&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=760%2C505&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=200%2C133&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=255%2C170&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roses-eucalyptus-oak-furniture.jpg?resize=550%2C366&amp;ssl=1 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step six.<\/strong> Every second year, remove the top 5cm (2in) of compost and replace with a fresh layer. Roses are hungry plants so water well, especially in their \ufb01rst year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Best of luck with your roses, share some pics with us if you have success!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Roses are some of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow. 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