Welcome to the online store of
Trevor White Roses
Specialist Growers of Roses Ancient & Modern
We have been growing roses in Norfolk since 1984 and take great pride in producing quality plants. Old Roses are our special passion, yet we love roses of all persuasions and stock many beautiful Species, Shrub, Climbing and Rambling Roses, both modern and old. Our aim is to offer a range that fully embodies the sheer diversity that roses can bring to your garden. Fragrance, foliage, fruit and flower come in a multitude of variations and permutations that provides a rose for virtually every situation.
Most of our roses can be purchased bare root (dormant) for delivery from November until March, in addition we also offer a selection that can be bought potted in peat-free compost. Good cultivation in virgin soil, strict grading and minimal storage ensure that they arrive in the best possible condition.
We hope our new website helps and inspires you to discover more about our unique collection. The new filter options and enhanced format should make finding the right rose from over 500 different varieties much easier. See our ‘ALL CATEGORIES’ page for our full list of subcategories such as Hedging Roses, Shade Tolerant Roses & Old Roses Groups.
Happy gardening.
FEATURED ROSE
‘Paul’s Himalyan Musk
Beautiful cascading Rambling Rose, adorned with highly scented pink blooms.
Ideal for an entrance-way, arch, pergola or simply left to run wild.
Featured Category
Repeat Flowering Old Roses
Most Old Roses give us a glorious display from early June, that fleeting beauty which shouldnt be missed, but amongst them we find a few that will keep on serving. Repeatability appears in a few old classes and the Chinas are the most floriferous, diverse in both habit and bloom shape. Meanwhile the deeply perfumed Portland Damasks and Bourbons are able to give a 2nd flush from August. All quintessential for any old rose garden.
Welcome to the online store of
Trevor White Roses
Specialist Growers of Roses Ancient & Modern
We have been growing roses in Norfolk since 1984 and take great pride in producing quality plants. Old Roses are our special passion, yet we love roses of all persuasions and stock many beautiful Species, Shrub, Climbing and Rambling Roses, both modern and old. Our aim is to offer a range that fully embodies the sheer diversity that roses can bring to your garden. Fragrance, foliage, fruit and flower come in a multitude of variations and permutations that provides a rose for virtually every situation.
Most of our roses can be purchased bare root (dormant) for delivery from November until March, in addition we also offer a selection that can be bought potted in peat-free compost which are available throughout the year. Good cultivation in virgin soil, strict grading and minimal storage ensure that they arrive in the best possible condition.
We hope our new website helps and inspires you to discover more about our unique collection. The new filter options and enhanced format should make finding the right rose from over 500 different varieties much easier. See our ‘ALL CATEGORIES’ page for our full list of subcategories such as Hedging Roses, Shade Tolerant Roses & Old Roses Groups.
Happy gardening.
FEATURED ROSE
‘Paul’s Himalayan Musk’
Beautiful cascading Rambling Rose, adorned with highly scented pink blooms.
Ideal for an entrance-way, arch, pergola or simply left to run wild.
FEATURED ROSE
‘Paul’s Himalayan Musk’
Beautiful cascading Rambling Rose, adorned with highly scented pink blooms.
Ideal for an entrance-way, arch, pergola or simply left to run wild.
Featured Category
Repeat Flowering Old Roses
Most Old Roses give us a glorious display from early June, that fleeting beauty which shouldnt be missed, but amongst them we find a few that will keep on serving. Repeatability appears in a few old classes and the Chinas are the most floriferous, diverse in both habit and bloom shape. Meanwhile the deeply perfumed Portland Damasks and Bourbons are able to give a 2nd flush from August. All quintessential for any old rose garden.
Featured Roses
Comte de Chambord
Paul’s Himalayan Musk
Rambling Rector
Cornelia
Nuits de Young
Veilchenblau
Captaine John Ingram
Charles de Mills
Rose de Rescht
Kathleen Harrop
Hommage a Barbara
Eyes for You
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Roses Ideal For Container Growing
Growing Roses in Containers With the sheer diversity of gardens today, container grown plants are becoming increasing popular. With an extra bit of attention, such as choosing a sizeable pot and correct growing material, they'll feel at home brightening up a patio or decking. We've divided this category below into four subcategories to help you find the perfect Container Grown Rose. See our Planting Page for tips on planting. BROWSE FULL LIST Yvonne Rabier - Compact Pompon de Bourgogne -Compact Cambridgeshire - Weeping Scented Carpet - Weeping Narrow Water - Short Climber Cumberland - Short Climber Spong - Highly Fragrant Prospero - Highly Fragrant Container Roses With A Compact Habit Ideal For Most Sizes of Pot Arthur de Sansal Esme De Meaux Gloria Mundi Indigo Joie de Vivre Katharina Zeimet Marie Pavie Pompon de Bourgogne Yvonne Rabier Container Roses Which Are Highly Fragrant Ideal By Door or Pathways Camaieux Chartreuse de Parme Hommage a Barbara English Garden Prospero Rose de Rescht Special Anniversary Spong Container Roses Which Climb Climbers With a Contained Habit Ideal for Containers Anemone Rose Bengal Crimson Blush Noisette Cumberland Columbia Narrow Water Trier Container Roses Which Weep or Trail Ideal For Tall Containers Avon Cambridgeshire Clear Cover Kent Lancashire Nozomi Scented Carpet Surrey Wiltshire Growing Roses in Containers With the sheer diversity of gardens today, container grown plants are becoming increasing popular. With an extra bit of attention, such as choosing a sizeable pot and correct growing material , they'll feel at home brightening a patio or decking. We've divided this category below into four subcategories to help you find the perfect Container Grown Rose. See our Planting Page for tips on planting. BROWSE FULL LIST Container Roses With A Compact Habit Ideal For Most Sizes of Pot Arthur de Sansal Esme De Meaux Gloria Mundi Indigo Joie de Vivre Katharina Zeimet Marie Pavie Pompon de Bourgogne Yvonne Rabier Yvonne Rabier - Compact Pompon de Bourgogne -Compact Container Roses Which Weep or Trail Ideal For Tall Containers Avon Cambridgeshire Clear Cover Kent Lancashire Nozomi Scented Carpet Surrey Wiltshire Cambridgeshire - Weeping Scented Carpet - Weeping Container Roses Which Are Highly Fragrant Ideal By Door or Pathways Camaieux Chartreuse de Parme Hommage a Barbara English Garden Prospero Rose de Rescht Special Anniversary Spong Spong - Highly Fragrant Prospero - Highly Fragrant Container Roses Which Climb Climbers With a Contained Habit Ideal For Containers Anemone Rose Bengal Crimson Blush Noisette Cumberland Columbia Narrow Water Trier Narrow Water - Short Climber Cumberland - Short Climber
7 Water Saving Tips for Growing Roses
 7 Water Saving Tips for your Roses 1. Plant into open ground. Roses can survive in incredible temperatures and are found thriving in some of the warmest places on earth, they have deep roots so the more their roots can grow downwards the better. When making a hole to plant, make sure to loosen any hard layers of soil at the bottom, this will help them develop deeper roots sooner. Generally after one year, an open-ground rose will have developed a strong enough root system to not need any hand-watering. 2. Water during evenings or early morning This is when the soil is coolest and prevents instant evaporation when the water first touches ground. Remember to always water the soil around the base, not the leaves! 3. Mulching Adding a layer of organic material around the base of your rose will help keep the soil damp, aiding water retention. It can also add nutrients to the soil. Good options for water saving include garden compost, grass cuttings and well-rotted manure. 4. Create a ridge around the base of your roses. Build a circular ridge of soil around the neck of your roses to catch water. This is especially useful on slopes and uneven borders. 5. Use Pot Saucers Both plastic or terracotta saucers can prevent unnecessary runoff if placed under a pot. They can also be topped up directly, helpful if you're planning to be away for periods of time. 6. Recycle Water With hosepipe bans in parts of the country it may be worth looking at reusing water. Roses are very hardy to most things so greywater such as bath, shower or dish water will not harm a rose if used over short periods (remember to read the label to make sure detergents are eco-friendly). Water butts that store rainwater runoff are also a must have addition for any garden. 7. Not black plastic Black will absorb heat which can burn and overheat roots. Using lighter coloured plastic pots is the best option. We use taupe coloured pots that are also recyclable friendly.