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October is Rose Month at Plantland, and we’re celebrating how these beauties fill gardens with soft tones, graceful moments, and timeless charm. Spring is one of the best times to plant garden roses in South Africa. Once the last frost has passed, roses thrive as their roots settle into warming soil and prepare for a season of growth. This timing also gives them the best chance to flourish before the heat of summer arrives.
Roses are endlessly versatile, whether you’re framing borders, brightening rockeries, or filling containers with colour and fragrance. This month, we’ll introduce you to a selection of standout roses available at Plantland to help you find the perfect fit for your garden.
Vibrant shades of pink, yellow, and orange set the Gorgeous Paramount Rose apart – perfect for adding a lively splash of colour to beds, borders, and containers. Its large, full-petalled hybrid tea blooms carry a gentle fragrance and appear generously through the warmer months, offering armfuls of cut flowers for the vase.
Compact in growth but rich in colour, this variety is also well suited to large pots where its beauty can be enjoyed up close. Its hardy nature makes it one of the most rewarding choices among garden roses, combining striking looks with easy care, and staying healthy and colourful with little maintenance.
Pro Tip: Feed regularly with rose fertiliser to encourage even more of its bold, multi-toned flowers.
With soft powder-pink, ruffled blooms and a wild rose fragrance, the Mamma Mia Rose is a courtyard climber made for romance. Unlike traditional climbing roses, it flowers all the way from its base to the top of its branches, covering pergolas, arches, or fences with colour from May to October. Compact enough for patios yet just as striking on larger structures, this variety works beautifully in pots or in the ground.
As part of the Courtyard® Collection, these roses are prized for repeat flowering, charm, and easy care and are perfect for creating focal points in the garden that balance beauty with practicality.
Pro Tip: Train stems along a doorway or pergola to encourage even more flowers and create a lush, cascading effect.
The Princess Charlene de Monaco Rose lives up to its royal name with soft, pastel pink blooms and a fragrance that lingers sweetly in the air. Its Romantica-shaped flowers carry a hint of apricot, giving them a warm, romantic feel that stands out among garden roses.
Gardeners value this variety for its impressive disease resistance, which keeps it healthy and blooming throughout the season. Whether planted as a low hedge, set as a feature in containers, or used as a backdrop for borders, Princess Charlene de Monaco delivers timeless elegance with every flush of flowers.
Pro Tip: Plant near pathways or seating areas so the fragrance can be fully appreciated.
Carrying all the warmth of its name, the My Granny Rose is one of the most popular choices for garden roses. Rounded rosette blooms in soft shades of pink and white cover its slightly arching stems, giving it a gentle, cascading look. Perfect for cottage-style gardens, softening rockeries, or filling containers on a sunny veranda, this rose is beloved for its homely charm.
This variety flowers generously for months, keeping gardens lively well into the season. Hardy against cold and frost, it remains a reliable choice for gardeners who appreciate roses with old-fashioned character and lasting presence.
Pro Tip: Pair with herbs or perennials in mixed plantings for a layered, homely effect.
Clean lines and bold colour define the Mysterious Simplicity Rose. Its clusters of hot-pink, semi-double blooms stand proudly on a hardy floribunda shrub. With a strong, upright habit, it is one of the easiest garden roses to grow, producing an abundance of flowers through the season.
Frost-hardy and adaptable to most soil types, this variety is ideal for gardeners who prefer strong design with minimal fuss. It pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses or clipped hedges, and its vivid colour creates a striking contrast when planted alongside deeper-toned roses.
Pro Tip: Use in repeated rows or clusters to give structure and flow to contemporary gardens.
Tending to garden roses is simpler than many gardeners imagine, and with the right basic care, they’ll flourish for years to come. Here are some key tips to keep in mind when planting and growing roses:
Roses are among the most rewarding plants you can grow. Follow these care tips, and yours will reward you with a steady display of colour and fragrance.
From bold icons to soft, nostalgic treasures, roses bring elegance, fragrance, and personality to every garden. Whether you’re planting for structure, colour, or a touch of romance, there’s a rose variety to suit every space and style.
Find these standout garden roses, along with fertilisers and care essentials, at Plantland. Stay inspired all month long by following Plantland on Facebook and Instagram.
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