When gardeners complain to rose grower Ludwig Taschner about the performance of their roses in January and February, his response is always: “Be patient the best is yet to come”.
March and April are like a second spring for the rose garden. The roses are at their best, with bigger blooms, stronger fragrances and more intense colours, especially the pastel shades of cream, pale apricot, soft pink and lilac that assume a deeper colour because of the cooler days.
So, don’t give up on your roses and don’t be hesitant to opt for the softer colours. With the right care, they will flower through to July and also provide blooms for the home.
Our pick of the pink roses
Pink is one of the most popular shades in the garden because it is soft and feminine, combining well with most colours. Pink blooms are particularly luminous at this time of
