Gorgeous new roses to enjoy in your garden

Editor at large Ian Hodgson's pick of the best new roses and a tried and tested favourite

‘Elizabeth Ashbrook’

This soft pink, highly-fragrant, floribunda rose is an award-winning compact variety, bred by Gareth Fryer. Clothed in glossy green, disease-resistant foliage, it’s ideal for planting in borders or in containers. H/S: 1m. Price: £22.99 (£1 of which will be donated by Blue Diamond to RNIB). Potted only this year whilst stocks last. From: www.fryersroses.co.uk; tel: 01270 360071.

‘Child of Mine’

This repeat-flowering patio rose bred by Chris Warner (also see news story, left) has double blooms in shades of orange, which are slightly scented. Disease resistant with a good habit. H/S: 65cm. Price: £10.95 potted,

£8.50 bare-root. From: www.cottagememories.co.uk; tel: 01945 410120.

‘Peach Melba’

Nominated as the UK’s Rose of the Year for 2023, it’s a multi-award winner. This repeatflowering climber produces semi-double, cup-shaped flowers in apricot-peach and coral shades. Of moderate vigour, with healthy, dark green foliage. H: 2m,

S: 85cm. Price: £19.50 bare-root From: www.cantsroses.co.uk; tel: 01206 844008.