Summery pleasures!
June is the month for roses, so if you have space, consider buying a container-grown one to plant straightaway. Your best choice could be the thornless Zepherine Drouhin, an old climbing rose whose exquisitely scented, deep pink flowers bloom well into September.
To plant, loosen the roots and spread them out horizontally in a wide, deeply-dug, compost-filled hole, 20-30cm away from the intended support.
Replace the compost and firm in, ensuring that the stem's grafting point comes just above ground level.
As the briars grow, fan them out wide along a fence or trellis, or spiral them around a column so some roses will bloom low down; tie in gently here and there with strong twine. If trimmed, this rose can make a good hedge.
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