Collection: Roses for a hedge

Create a Living Border with a Rose Hedge

A rose hedge is not only a beautiful addition to any garden, but also offers practical benefits such as privacy, security, and demarcating property boundaries. With their rich blooms and wonderful scent, rose hedges are a living work of art that stimulates the senses. They can be used to create 'rooms' in the garden, just as classical landscapers did, or to form a natural barrier that is both beautiful and functional.

Creating a Rose Hedge

Choosing the Right Roses:
Shrub roses and some climbing roses are particularly suitable for a hedge. Choose varieties known for their health, continued flowering ability and resistance to disease. Roses with dense growth and spines provide an effective barrier against unwanted guests such as dogs and cats.

Planting distance:
For a dense, flowering hedge, plant the roses about 50 to 60 cm apart. This ensures that the plants have enough space to grow and bloom, while still forming a continuous hedge. Depending on the specific rose variety and the desired density of the hedge, you can adjust this distance.

Preparation and Planting:
Prepare the soil well by digging it up and enriching it with compost or rose soil. This provides a nutritious base in which the roses will flourish. Plant the roses at the same depth as they were in the pot or packaging, and water them generously after planting.

Benefits of a Rose Hedge

• Beauty: A rose hedge offers flowers for months, from late spring to autumn.
• Scent: Many rose varieties spread a wonderful scent, which adds an extra dimension to your garden experience.
• Privacy and Security: An overgrown rose hedge provides privacy and can serve as a natural barrier.
• Wildlife: Rose hedges attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, contributing to the biodiversity in your garden.

Maintenance of a Rose Hedge

A rose hedge, like all roses, requires some maintenance to stay healthy and blooming. Regular watering, fertilizing with special rose fertilizer and annual pruning are essential. Remove dead flowers to encourage new blooms and keep the hedge free of diseases and pests by taking preventive measures.

A rose hedge is a beautiful and fragrant addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic and practical benefits. With the right care and attention, a rose hedge can provide years of beauty and enjoyment. Discover the wide range of roses at Belle Epoque and start planning your rose hedge today.