We're offering you a 1 or 2 Climbing Rose Peach Melba for £13.99, saving you up to 30% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £19.99 (correct as of 19.11.2025).

Rosa 'Peach Melba' offers a delightful concoction of peach and crushed strawberry, cup-shaped blooms that are simply gorgeous

Bring Award-Winning Colour & Fragrance to Your Garden

Rosa 'Peach Melba' is a modern climbing rose celebrated for its sumptuous peach and crushed strawberry cup-shaped blooms. Named Rose of the Year 2023, this variety is bred for exceptional garden performance and beauty.

• Flowering: Produces abundant, fragrant flowers repeatedly from early summer through autumn.
• Growth Habit: Compact climbing habit, reaching approximately 2–3 metres (6–10 feet) when mature—perfect for smaller spaces or large patio containers.
• Disease Resistance: Robust against common rose diseases such as blackspot, mildew, and rust—less maintenance and healthier plants.

How to Grow & Care for Your Climbing Rose 'Peach Melba'

• Planting Time: Best planted between late autumn and early spring while dormant. Bare root roses establish quickly when planted directly into prepared soil.
• Soil Preference: Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0).
• Sun Requirements: Prefers full sun (at least 6 hours daily) for best flowering and growth.
• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells in the first year; established plants are moderately drought-tolerant.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the plant—encourages vigorous new growth and more blooms.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush of flowers.

Create Stunning Displays

'Peach Melba' is ideal for training up trellises, arches, pergolas, or fences. Pair with clematis or lavender for a classic cottage garden look. Its compact size also makes it suitable for large containers on patios or balconies.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant my bare root climbing rose?
  The best time is from late autumn to early spring while the plant is dormant.
• How tall will 'Peach Melba' grow?
  This variety typically reaches 2–3 metres (6–10 feet) when mature with support.
• Does it need special care?
  'Peach Melba' is easy to care for—just provide sun, regular watering during dry periods, annual pruning, and an occasional feed for best results.