I was lucky enough to be invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of B&Q’s plant trial grounds in Fareham, Hampshire, to see their plant-testing process and get a first look at the new ‘Catherine’s Rose’ launching exclusively in B&Q stores on 22nd September. Named in honour of HRH The Princess of Wales, it was a fabulous chance to get a look at the new rose and meet the team behind it.

Seeing the gorgeous new rose up close and with the experts on hand to chat to, it was great being able to talk all things roses and pick up plenty of useful rose-growing tips and info. The first thing I wanted to know, though, was: can you plant roses in autumn?

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