Do garden roses last as long as standard roses?

A little less, as the fuller heads are more delicate, but they reward you with scent and character.

Garden rose care

Garden roses are the fuller, more romantic cousins of the classic rose — many-petalled, ruffled and often beautifully scented.

Season

Year-round

Vase life

Long

Sourcing

Direct from growers

Difficulty

Easy

How to care for them

Re-cut each stem at a sharp angle — under running water if you can — and remove the lower leaves and any thorns that sit below the surface.

Common questions

Usually an air lock or dehydration — a fresh cut and a deep drink normally revive them.