We're offering you a Lots of Kisses Celebration Rose for £9.99, saving you up to 41% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £16.99 (correct as of 19.11.2025).

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Celebrate your garden with the Lots of Kisses Celebration Rose! This compact shrub rose (Rosa hybrid) delivers clusters of vibrant scarlet red blooms accented by striking golden stamens. With its neat habit and manageable size, this variety is ideal for borders, beds, or patio pots—perfect for adding colour to any space.

Why Choose the Celebration Rose?

• Eye-Catching Colour: Enjoy masses of semi-double flowers throughout the summer months. The intense scarlet petals and golden centres draw pollinators and attention alike.
• Pleasant Fragrance: Lightly scented blooms add a gentle aroma to your outdoor seating areas.
• Easy to Grow: With good disease resistance and a compact growth habit, this rose suits beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
• Bare Root Advantage: Supplied bare root for planting now—giving your rose the best start before the growing season begins.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted between November and March while dormant.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0).
• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting; keep moist but not waterlogged during establishment.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and after first flowering flush.
• Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the plant.

Clever Garden Uses & Companion Plants

• Borders & Beds: Mix with lavender or catmint (Nepeta) for contrasting colour and pollinator appeal.
• Pots & Containers: Pair with trailing lobelia or alyssum for layered displays on patios or balconies.
• Cottage Gardens: Combine with perennial geraniums or salvia for classic English garden charm.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant the Celebration Rose?
  The ideal time is during dormancy, from November to March, when supplied as a bare root plant.
• How tall does this rose grow?
  This variety reaches approximately 60cm (24 inches) in height and spread at maturity.
• Does it require special care?
  No—this rose is easy to maintain with basic watering, feeding, and annual pruning. Its good disease resistance makes it suitable for most gardens.