Shrub roses

Discover our Shrub Roses for UK gardens, selected for their varied growth habits, flower forms and garden character. Shrub roses can bring structure and colour to borders, informal hedges and traditional cottage-style planting schemes.

Why choose shrub roses?

Depending on the variety, shrub roses may form compact bushes or grow into larger plants with arching stems. Some repeat-flower, while others offer a memorable main flowering period. Their mature size, disease resistance and fragrance vary between varieties, so check the individual product listings.

  • Versatile planting: suited to mixed borders and informal schemes.
  • Distinctive flowers: choose from classic romantic blooms and unusual colour patterns.
  • Varied growth: match the mature height and spread to your garden.
  • Fragrance options: explore varieties from subtly scented to richly perfumed.

Discover shrub rose varieties

Our selection includes Ferdinand Pichard, known for pink and crimson-red striped flowers, and Baron Girod de l’Ain, with deep crimson blooms and pale petal edges. Availability varies by season, so check the status of each product.

Explore Heritage & Old Garden Roses for more classic garden character and Fragrant Roses for scented varieties.

Planting and caring for shrub roses

Choose good sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil. Allow enough room for the mature plant, water during dry periods while establishing and prune according to its flowering habits. Some varieties are suitable for informal hedging, while others are best grown as feature shrubs.

Buy bare-root shrub roses in the UK

Selected shrub roses are sold as bare-root rose plants during the dormant season. They normally arrive without leaves or flowers. Dispatch of standard bare-root roses begins from 1 November 2026, subject to plant availability, weather and order sequence. This is not a guaranteed arrival date. UK mainland delivery only.

Frequently asked questions

Do shrub roses flower all summer?

Some varieties repeat-flower, while others produce a single main flush. Check individual product descriptions before choosing.

Are shrub roses suitable for informal hedges?

Some make excellent informal hedges when there is room for mature growth and appropriate spacing.

Why Choose Shrub Roses?

Shrub roses are versatile garden plants that can add volume, structure and repeated colour to mixed borders and informal planting schemes. Their broader growth habit makes them useful as individual features or as part of larger garden designs.

Where to Plant Shrub Roses

Choose a position that allows enough space for the mature height and spread of the variety. Good airflow, suitable light and free-draining soil help support healthy establishment and flowering.

Bare Root Shrub Roses

Where a shrub rose is offered bare root, the standard 2026/27 dispatch season begins from 1 November 2026, subject to stock and the details shown on the individual product page.

For more formal flower form, browse Hybrid Tea Roses; for clustered flowering, explore Floribunda Roses.