Usk Valley Roses

After months of what could be called ‘difficult’ weather…. Lady Gardener Rose has just started to really flower.

Nice to see you back Lady G

Well, July so far has been quite something weather wise.

We've had week after week of glorious sunshine here, which sounds wonderful — and it is — but after a while even the roses start looking a bit thirsty. And honestly, so do we.

We've written up a few thoughts from the past few weeks in the nursery journal. The heat, the roses going from bud to bloom almost overnight, what to do if your garden is struggling in the dry, and the lovely little reminder that autumn is already quietly on its way if you know where to look.

Pop over for a read if you've got five minutes.

https://www.uskvalleyroses.co.uk/blogs/the-rose-growers-journal

Crispy Fried Roses. 🌹

If, like us, your roses have taken a bit of a battering this week, you may well have a few that have quite literally been cooked by the heat.

Now the weather has cooled down a touch — it's the perfect time to get out there and deadhead. Get on top of it now and you could have another flush in as little as 4–6 weeks.

We've just published a new blog post with everything you need to know — so grab a cuppa and have a quick read before you head out into the garden

https://www.uskvalleyroses.co.uk/blogs/the-rose-growers-journal/the-dreaded-deadheading-why-its-worth-it-after-a-heatwave

Deadheading Roses After a Heatwave | Usk Valley Roses Your roses looked magnificent — and now they're a mass of brown dead heads. Here's why deadheading after a heatwave matters, and how to do it properly.

So you want to bring a few roses in from the garden this week...

In normal British summer conditions, cutting roses is pretty straightforward. In this crazy heat? It's a different story.

If you've been watching your rose buds go from tight to full blown in what feels like about twenty minutes, you're not imagining it. The combination of extreme heat and strong UV is sending roses into overdrive right now — and if you want them to last more than a day in a vase, a bit of extra care goes a long way.

We've written a practical guide covering the best time of day to cut, why the 'cracking' stage matters (and why it works differently for proper garden roses), and how to condition your stems properly so you actually get to enjoy them.

Worth five minutes of your time before you reach for the secateurs

How to Cut and Care for Roses in a Heatwave | Usk Valley Roses Cutting roses in extreme heat? Here's our practical guide to timing your cut, conditioning stems, and getting the best vase life from your blooms during a British heatwave.

A note from the rose fields — the heat and UV is something else this week, and our roses are absolutely bolting, going from bud to full bloom in a matter of hours.

We're keeping a close eye on things but can't promise availability for cut flower orders or stem quality for next week — we'd far rather be straight with you than let you down. We'll keep you posted as we know more.

Any questions please drop us a message or an email at the usual address.

Thank you so much for sticking with us!

One of the most common misconceptions about growing roses for a wedding is that you can plant and cut in the same season.

A newly planted rose needs at least two years established in the ground before it'll give you reliable cut stems — in year one, it's all about the roots not the flowers.

If you're planning ahead for a summer wedding, we've written a guide on what grows well, what to look for in a variety, and how to get the best from your roses as cut flowers.

Worth a read if you're in the early stages of planning your 'big day.'

https://www.uskvalleyroses.co.uk/blogs/the-rose-growers-journal/roses-for-a-summer-wedding