Few Roses Capture Old-Fashioned Elegance Quite Like These Deeply Layered Blooms Against Dark Green Leaves.

From the start of summer, plump double flowers begin unfolding in a wonderfully romantic blend of cream and deep pink. The creamy outer petals frame richly shaded centres, giving every bloom the full, lavish appearance associated with a classic old-fashioned rose.

Once the first flush begins to ease, ’Eden ’88’ flowers again, bringing fresh colour to the garden throughout the warmer months and continuing through to the first frosts.

Let its vigorous stems scramble over an archway to create an enchanting entrance, or train them against a wall to soften bare brickwork with flowers and foliage. With firm support, it can also be managed as a more condensed shrub in a substantial patio container, making its beautiful display accessible to gardens where border space is limited.

The long, strong stems are equally valuable for cutting. Snip a few flowers for a vase and bring their rich colour and romantic character indoors without losing the impact of the plant outside.

Choose a sunny position in fertile, well-drained soil and provide a secure structure to support the developing stems. Container-grown plants will appreciate regular watering and feeding during active growth.

Supplied as a bare root climbing rose, ready to plant.