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

Honour Peter Seabrook’s Legacy: ‘Peter’s Persica’ is a special tribute to the beloved British gardener, with a portion of every purchase supporting the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation for horticulture students.

Celebrate a Garden Legend with 'Peter's Persica'

'Peter's Persica' is a standout climbing rose developed in honour of Peter Seabrook, one of Britain’s most beloved gardeners. This award-winning variety boasts vibrant yellow blooms with striking red centres, earning its title as Gardeners’ World Plant of the Year 2023. A portion of every purchase supports the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation, helping the next generation of horticulturists.

Why Grow 'Peter's Persica'?

• Spectacular Summer Colour: Enjoy a non-stop display from June through October. Each flower features bold yellow petals with unique red eyes for a dramatic effect in any garden.
• Impressive Climbing Habit: Grows up to 2.7 metres high and spreads to about 1 metre—perfect for training along fences, arches, or cottage garden walls.
• Low-Maintenance & Hardy: This rose thrives in semi-shade and withstands typical UK weather. Its fresh green foliage stays healthy all season.
• Bare Root Advantage: Supplied bare root for strong establishment—plant promptly for best results.

How to Grow & Care For Your Rose

• Siting: Choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot with well-drained soil where roses haven’t recently grown.
• Soil Prep: Before planting, enrich soil with well-rotted manure or compost. Mix in a handful of granular rose fertiliser.
• Bare Root Planting: Soak roots before planting. Set the rose at the same depth it was previously grown and water thoroughly after planting.
• Support: Train stems onto trellises, fences, or pergolas as they grow. Tie in shoots gently to encourage upward growth.
• Caring: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood. Feed annually in spring with rose fertiliser.

The Perfect Addition to Any Garden Scheme

• 'Peter's Persica''s vibrant colour pairs beautifully with lavender, clematis, or perennial geraniums for cottage-style borders.
• Add height and drama to patios or entrances by training along arches or obelisks.
• Makes a meaningful gift for gardeners and rose lovers alike.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant bare root climbing roses?
  The ideal time is between November and March while the plant is dormant—avoid frozen or waterlogged soil conditions.
• How fast will 'Peter's Persica' grow?
  This variety establishes quickly after planting and can reach its mature height (up to 2.7m) within three to five years under good conditions.
• What type of soil does this rose prefer?
  'Peter's Persica' thrives in fertile, well-drained soils enriched with organic matter. Avoid heavy clay or spots where roses have recently grown.