ocker [s roses atalogue 2019

Cocker’s Roses Catalogue 2019-2020 Page | 2


HYBRID TEA ROSES

Considered by many as the royalty of roses, hybrid teas combine the hardiness and vigour of the hybrid perpetual groups with the elegance, range of colours and scent of the tea roses. They have the markings of a ‘classic rose’:- strong upright bushes with large high centred buds that

open on single stems to reveal well formed blooms with a wonderful Scent.

Available in bundles of five for £55 or ten for £95 per variety eg. 5 x Alec’s Red. Single varieties or mixed bundles not available. Price includes FREE delivery to mainland UK.

A WHITER SHADE OF PALE Pale pink blush 90cm /3ft Scent: 5/5

ALEC’S RED Cherry red

75-90cm /2.5-3ft Scent: 5/5

ALEXANDER Brilliant vermillion 90-120cm /3-3.5ft Scent: 1/5

ALPINE SUNSET Gold peach

60cm /2ft Scent: 3/5

APHRODITE Mid pink 90cm / 3ft Scent 4/5

BIRTHDAY BOY Lilac

100cm / 3ft Scent 5/5

BLESSINGS Soft coral pink 90-120cm / 3-4ft Scent 3/5

BLUE MOON Blue lilac


BRIDE AND GROOM Light pink 100cm / 3ft Scent 1/5

CHANDOS BEAUTY Shell pink


CLARET Crimson red 75-90cm –2.5-3ft Scent 5/5

DAWN CHORUS Bold orange 75cm / 2.5ft

Scent 1/5

DEEP SECRET Dark crimson 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 3/5

DIAMOND DAYS Pale yellow

80cm / 2.5ft Scent 5/5

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DUCHESS OF CORNWALL Deep pink blend 100cm / 3ft Scent 5/5

ELINA Mid yellow


FRAGRANT CLOUD Coral red 75-90cm / 2.5-3ft Scent 5/5

FREEDOM Deep yellow 75cm / 2.5ft

Scent 2/5

GOLDEN MOMENT Lemon yellow 100cm / 3ft Scent 2/5

HEART OF GOLD Coppery peach


ICE CREAM White 75-90cm / 2.5-3ft Scent 5/5

INDIAN SUMMER Creamy apricot


INGRID BERGMAN Dark red 60-90cm / 2-3ft Scent 4/5

JUST JOEY Coppery fawn


KEEP SMILING Golden yellow 110cm / 3.5ft Scent 4/5

KING’S RAMSON Rich yellow 90cm / 3ft Scent 3/5

LOVELY LADY Rosy pink 60-90cm /2-3ft Scent 4/5

LOVER’S MEETING Striking orange


LOVING MEMORY Crimson scarlet 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 4/5

MAMMA MIA! Coral orange


MOODY BLUE Blue lilac 75-90cm / 2.5-3ft Scent 5/5

NOSTALGIA Cherry red bi-colour

60-90cm / 2-3ft Scent 5/5


PEACE Golden yellow edged pink 90-150cm / 3-5ft Scent 1/5

PINK MARTINI Light pink


REMEMBER ME Coppery orange 75-90cm / 2.5-3ft Scent 4/5

ROYAL WILLIAM Crimson red

75-90cm / 2.5-3ft Scent 4/5

RUBY WEDDING Crimson red 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 3/5

SCENTIMENTA Cream and pink splashes


SILVER ANNIVERSARY Pure white 75-90cm / 235-3ft Scent 4/5

SILVER JUBILEE Pink, cream and apricot

75-90cm / 2.5-3ft Scent 4/5

SILVER WEDDING Cream white pink tinge 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 3/5

SIMPLY THE BEST Burnt orange


SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY Magenta pink 75-90cm / 2.5-3ft Scent 5/5

STRIKE IT RICH Gold and orange blend


SUNBLEST Deep yellow 90cm / 3ft Scent 3/5

SUNNY SKY Honey yellow


SUPER STAR Vermilion 90-120cm / 3-4ft Scent 1/5

SWEET REVELATION Apricot blend


TEQUILLA SUNRISE Yellow coral blend 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 2/5

TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS Glowing pink



TWICE IN A BLUE MOON Silver lilac 60-90cm / 2-3ft Scent 4/5

VELVET SCENT Dark crimson


WARM WISHES Soft peach coral 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 4/5

WHISKY MAC Gold bronze 75cm / 2.5ft

Scent 3/5

FLORIBUNDA ROSES

First produced by crossing polyantha roses with hybrid teas to create a modern bush with flowers borne in large trusses throughout the season. They tend to be bushier and with smaller blooms in large sprays and less Scent than the average hybrid tea, but create a more impressive

floral display. They are best in a bed of their own and are ideal for mass planting.

Available in bundles of five for £55 or ten for £95 per variety eg. 5 x Absolutely Fabulous. Single varieties or mixed bundles not available. Price includes FREE delivery to mainland UK.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Butter yellow 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 4/5

AMBER QUEEN Amber

60-75cm / 2-2.5ft Scent 1/5

ARTHUR BELL Mid yellow 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 4/5

BIRTHDAY GIRL Pink blend


BOBBY DAZZLER Mid yellow 75cm / 2ft Scent 3/5

BRAVEHEART Coral salmon pink 75-90cm / 2.5-3ft

Scent 3/5

BURGUNDY ICE Inky plum 90cm / 3ft Scent 3/5

CELEBRATION TIME Deep red and terracotta

10ccm / 3ft Scent 4/5

CHAMPAGNE MOMENT Apricot 90cm / 3ft Scent 3/5

CHEERFUL CHARLIE Mid red



COMPASSIONATE FRIEND Satin pink 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 3/5

CONGRATULATIONS Mid pink

110cm / 3.5ft Scent 1/5

DOROTHY Coppery apricot 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 1/5

EASY DOES IT Blended orange


EDWARD’S ROSE Deep salmon 100cm / 3ft Scent 1/5

ENGLISH MISS Pale pink


FOR YOUR EYES ONLY Pink persica hybrid 85cm / 2.5ft Scent 1/5

FRAGRANT DELIGHT Coppery salmon

60-75cm Scent 5/5

FRIEND FOR LIFE Carmine pink 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 3/5

GOLDEN MEMORIES Golden yellow

90-120cm / 3-4ft Scent 1/5

GOLDEN WEDDING Golden yellow 90cm / 3ft Scent 3/5

GREAT EXPECTATIONS Pink apricot blend


HANKY PANKY Cream and orange stripes 60cm / 2ft Scent 1/5

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Deep pink


HAPPY RETIREMENT Soft pink 75-90cm / 2.5-3ft Scent 3/5

HOT CHOCOLATE Terracotta 90cm / 3ft Scent 4/5

ICEBERG Pure white 90-110cm / 3-3.5ft Scent 1/5

IRISH EYES Yellow and scarlet



JAM AND JERUSALEM Salmon, orange and gold 85cm / 2.5ft Scent 3/5

JOIE DE VIVRE Creamy pink


KORRESIA Golden yellow 60-75cm / 2-2.5ft Scent 3/5

LADY MARMALADE Pumpkin orange


L’AIMANT Pink and coral 90cm / 3ft Scent 5/5

LET’S CELEBRATE Mauve and silver


LILAC WINE Lilac pink 100cm / 3ft Scent 3/5

LOVE STRUCK Cherry, plum and red


LUCKY! Lilac pink 90-115cm / 3-3.5ft Scent 3/5

MANY HAPPY RETURNS Light pink


MARGARET MERRIL White pink satin 90cm / 3ft Scent 4/5

MOMENT IN TIME Deep red


MOUNTBATTEN Mimosa yellow 120cm / 4ft Scent 4/5

NATASHA RICHARDSON Mid pink


NIGHT OWL Deep purple 110cm / 3.5ft Scent 3/5

PEARL Soft pink


PRINCESS OF WALES Snow white 60-90cm / 2-3ft Scent 4/5

REMEMBRANCE Scarlet

60-90cm / 2-3ft Scent 1/5


RHAPSODY IN BLUE Purple mauve 120-150cm / 4-5ft Scent 3/5

RUBY CELEBRATION Ruby red


SHEILA’S PERFUME Red / yellow bicolour 75cm / 2.5ft Scent 4/5

SPECIAL CHILD White and light pink


SUPER TROUPER Vibrant orange 60-90cm / 2-3ft Scent 4/5

SWEET HAZE Lilac pink


TATTON Mandarin orange 100cm / 2.5ft Scent 3/5

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH Pink

120-150cm / 4-5ft Scent 1/5

TICKLED PINK 75-90cm / 2.5-3ft Scent 3/5

TRUMPETER Scarlet

60-90cm / 2-3ft Scent 1/5

VALENTINE HEART Soft pink 85cm / 2.5ft Scent 4/5

YORK MINSTER Soft peach


YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL Bright pink 85cm / 25ft Scent 3/5


PATIO ROSES

Patio roses are simply small roses that are easy to grow and care for with a neat and compact habit, moderate plant size and plentiful blooms borne in clusters. They are ideal for patio pots

and planters, the front of a border or even a small hedge.

Available in bundles of five for £55 or ten for £95 per variety eg. 5 x Amber Sweet Dream. Single varieties or mixed bundles not available. Price includes FREE delivery to mainland UK.

AMBER SWEET DREAM Yellow blend 45cm / 1.5ft Scent 2/5

BABY MASQUERADE Yellow and flame pink


BIANCO White 35cm / 1ft Scent 1/5

FESTIVAL Deep red


FLOWER POWER Peachy salmon 35cm / 1ft Scent 3/5

GENESIS Deep apricot 45cm / 1.5ft

Scent 2/5

GENTLE TOUCH Pale pink 45cm / 1.5ft Scent 1/5

HAPPY DAYS Apricot yellow


HONEYBUNCH Yellow and apricot 45cm / 1.5ft Scent 1/5

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL Deep and pale yellow


MANDARIN Orange and pink 45cm / 1.5ft Scent 1/5

PEARL ANNIVERSARY Lilac mauve



PRETTY POLLY Bright pink 30cm / 1ft Scent 1/5

QUEEN MOTHER Soft pink


RUBY ANNIVERSARY Ruby red 55cm / 2ft Scent 1/5

STRAWBERRY FAYRE Cream and red stripes


SUGAR AND SPICE Light pink 60cm / 2ft Scent 1/5

SUNHIT Mid yellow


SUNSEEKER Deep orange / red 55cm / 1.5ft Scent 1/5

SWEET DREAM Peachy apricot


SWEET MAGIC Yellow and orange 45cm / 1.5ft Scent 3/5

SWEET MEMORIES Mid yellow 60cm / 2ft Scent 1/5

TOP MARKS Vermilion 45cm / 1.5ft Scent 1/5

VIOLET CLOUD Violet


WILD FIRE Flame orange 55cm / 2ft Scent 1/5

YORKSHIRE PRINCESS White blush centre






CLIMBING & RAMBLING ROSES

Climbing varieties produce stiff stems many with small trusses of blooms which once established flower continuously throughout the summer. They are ideal for training up walls, fences and

trellises. Rambling varieties differ in that their stems are more lax and pliable and can be trained around posts and pillars and through pergolas. They tend to have a single flush of

flowers.

Available in bundles of five for £70 or ten for £115 per variety eg. 5 x Alberic Barbier. Single varieties or mixed bundles not available. Price includes FREE delivery to mainland UK.

ALBERTINE Rambler Pale pink 4.5m Scent 4/5

ALOHA Climber

Clear pink m

Scent 4/5

AMERICAN PILLAR Rambler Deep pink / white eye 6m Scent 2/5

BLUSH NOISETTE Climber

Lilac pink 4.5m

Scent 3/5

CECILE BRUNNER Climber Blush pink 6m Scent 2/5

COMPASSION Climber

Pink apricot 2.4m

Scent 4/5

CRÈME DE LA CRÈME Climber White / cream 3.6m Scent 4/5

DANCING QUEEN Climber

Bright pink 3m

Scent 3/5

DIZZY HEIGHTS Climber Glowing Scarlet 3m Scent 3/5

DUBLIN BAY Climber

Bright crimson 2.1m

Scent 3/5

CLB ENA HARKNESS Climber Crimson scarlet 3.6m Scent 4/5

CLB ETOILE DE HOLLANDE Crimson

Deep crimson 5.5m

Scent 4/5


FELICITE ET PERPETUE Rambler Creamy white 6m Scent 1/5

GARDENER’S GLORY Climber

Golden yellow 3m

Scent 2/5

GOLDEN SHOWERS Climber Golden yellow 2.4m Scent 3/5

ICEBERG Climber

White 3m

Scent 1/5

LEAPING SALMON Climber Salmon pink 2.4m Scent 4/5

MADAME ALFRED CARRIERE

Climber White pink hint

6m Scent 3/5

MORNING JEWEL Climber Glowing pink 3m Scent 3/5

MAIGOLD Climber

Bronze yellow 3.6m

Scent 3/5

PENNY LANE Climber Champagne blush 4m Scent 3/5

PINK PERPETUE Climber

Rose pink 3.6m

Scent 2/5

RAMBLING RECTOR Rambler Creamy white 6m Scent 2/5

RAMBLING ROSIE Rambler Mid red

3m Scent 1/5

SCHOOLGIRL Climber Apricot orange 3m Scent 3/5

STARLIGHT SYMPHONY Climber

Pure white 2.2m

Scent 3/5

SUMMERTIME Climber Yellow cream 2.1m Scent 3/5

THE NEW DAWN Climber

Shell pink 3.6m

Scent 3/5

TIMES PAST Climber Shell pink 3m Scent 4/5

WARM WELCOME Climber

Vermillion 2.1m

Scent 3/5


ZEPHERINE DROUHIN Climber Carmine pink (thornless) 3m Scent 3/5

SHRUB ROSES Shrubs include a diverse variety of roses that include wild species roses that have impressive autumn hips, old fashioned varieties that give a spectacular foral display in a single flush and

ground covers that provide a mass of low growing colour. All shrubs tend to be fragrant, disease resistant and survive in most conditions requiring little attention.

Available in bundles of five for £85 or ten for £125 per variety eg. 5 x Agnes. Single varieties or

mixed bundles not available. Price includes FREE delivery to mainland UK.

AGNES Rugosa Rich amber yellow 1.8m Scent 5/5

AVON Ground cover

White (pink buds) 30cm

Scent 1/5

BALLERINA Modern shrub Pink white eye 1.2m Scent 2/5

BONICA Modern shrub

Pastel pink 1.2m

Scent 1/5

BOULE DE NEIGE Bourbon Pure white 1.2m Scent 5/5

BUFF BEAUTY Hybrid Musk Pale apricot

1.5m Scent 3/5

CANARY BIRD Species rose Canary yellow 1.8m Scent 3/5

CARDINAL DE RICHLIEU Gallica rose

Purple 1.2

Scent 1/5

CHARLES DE MILLS Gallica rose Crimson / purple 1.5m Scent 4/5

COMTE DE CHAMBORD Damask rose

Warm pink 1.2m

Scent 3/5

CORNELIA Hybrid musk Apricot pink 1.5m Scent 5/5

FELICIA Hybrid musk

Silvery pink 1.5m

Scent 5/5


FERDINAND PICHARD Hybrid Perpetual Pink / crimson stripe 1.5m Scent 4/5

JACQUELINE DU PRE Modern shrub

Blush white 1.2m

Scent 3/5

KENT Ground cover Pure white 60cm Scent 1/5

LA REINE VICTORIA Bourbon rose

Warm rose pink 1.5m

Scent 5/5

LANCASHIRE Ground cover Cherry red 60cm Scent 1/5

LITTLE WHITE PET Polyantha rose

Light cream 60cm

Scent 2/5

LOUISE ODIER Bourbon rose Warm pink lilac 1.5m Scent 4/5

MADAME HARDY Damask rose

White green eye 1.5m

Scent 3/5

MADAME ISAAC PERIERE Bourbon rose Carmine pink red 1.5m Scent 5/5

MAGIC CARPET Ground cover

Lavender 50cm

Scent 1/5

MOONLIGHT Hybrid musk White lemon centre 1.5m Scent 5/5

NATHALIE NYPELS Polyantha rose

Rose pink 60cm

Scent 3/5

OCTAVIA HILL Modern shrub Light pink 1m Scent 3/5

OFFICINALIS Gallica rose

Light crimson 1.2m

Scent 1/5

OLD BLUSH CHINA China rose Pale pink 1.2m Scent 1/5

PENELOPE Hybrid musk

Shell pink 1.8m

Scent 3/5

QUEEN OF DENMARK Alba rose Soft glowing pink 1.5m Scent 5/5

ROSA MOYESII GERANIUM Species rose

Geranium red 2.4m

Scent 1/5


ROSA MUNDI Gallica rose Crimson / white stripes 1.2m Scent 3/5

ROSA MUTABILIS China rose

Yellow / red 1m

Scent 1/5

ROSE DE RESCHT Damask rose Fuchsia red / purple 1m Scent 5/5

ROSERAIE DE L’HAY Rugosa rose

Crimson purple 2.1m

Scent 5/5

RUBRIFOLIA Species rose Pink white eye 1.8m Scent 1/5

SALLY HOMES Modern shrub Creamy white

1.5m Scent 3/5

SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON

Bourbon rose Flesh pink 1m Scent 5/5

SOUVENIR DU DR JAMAIN Hybrid perpetual

Plum red 1.5m

Scent 5/5

SURREY Ground cover Soft pink 60cm Scent 1/5

TALL STORY Modern shrub

Soft yellow 90cm

Scent 3/5

THE FAIRY Polyantha rose Pale pink 60cm Scent 2/5

TUSCANY SUPERB Gallica rose

Dark crimson 1.5m

Scent 3/5

WESTERLAND Modern shrub Apricot blend 1.8m Scent 4/5

WILLIAM LOBB Moss rose

Dusky purple 1.8m

Scent 3/5

WILTSHIRE Ground cover Deep rose pink 50cm Scent 1/5

WORCESTERSHIRE Ground cover Bright yellow

60cm Scent 1/5


FULL STANDARD ROSES

Standard Roses are tree Roses that add height and perspective to a garden. They look great as a centre piece surrounded by a bed of low growing varieties, but can also be used to line a path or driveway for a dramatic effect, placed in containers by a door to create a stunning entrance or

simply planted in a border to add variety and elegance to any garden. All grafted at 100cm.

Any single full standard £57.50. Any two full standards £95. Any three full standards £120. Any four full standards £160 each. Any five or more full standards £37.50 each. Prices include FREE

delivery within mainland UK.

A WHITER SHADE OF PALE Hybrid tea Pale pink blush Scent 5/5

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Floribunda

Butter yellow Scent 3/5

ALEC’S RED Hybrid tea Cherry red Scent 5/5

APHRODITE Hybrid tea

Mid pink Scent 4/5

ARTHUR BELL Floribunda Mid yellow Scent 4/5

BALLERINA Shrub

Pink white eye Scent 1/5

BLESSINGS Hybrid tea Soft coral pink Scent 3/5

BLUE FOR YOU Floribunda

Mauve Scent 4/5

BONICA Shrub Pastel pink Scent 1/5

BRAVEHEART Floribunda

Coral salmon pink Scent 3/5

CHAMPAGNE MOMENT Floribunda Apricot Scent 3/5

CHANDOS BEAUTY Hybrid tea Shell pink Scent 3/5


DEEP SECRET Hybrid tea Dark crimson Scent 3/5

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY Floribunda

Pink persica hybrid Scent 1/5

GOLDEN SMILES Floribunda Golden yellow Scent 3/5

GOLDEN WEDDING Floribunda

Golden yellow Scent 3/5

HAPPY RUBY WEDDING Floribunda Medium red Scent 3/5

HOT CHOCOLATE Floribunda Terracotta Scent 4/5

ICEBERG Floribunda Pure white Scent 1/5

ISN’T SHE LOVELY Hybrid tea

Pale pink Scent 3/5

JOIE DE VIVRE Floribunda Creamy pink Scent 2/5

JUST JOEY Hybrid tea

Coppery fawn Scent 2/5

KENT Ground cover shrub Pure white Scent 1/5

KORRESIA Floribunda

Golden yellow Scent 3/5

LANCASHIRE Ground cover shrub Bright red Scent 1/5

LOVING MEMORY Hybrid tea

Crimson scarlet Scent 4/5

MACMILLAN NURSE Modern shrub White Scent 1/5

MARGARET MERILL Floribunda

White pink satin Scent 4/5


MUM IN A MILLION Hybrid tea Mid pink Scent 5/5

PEACE Hybrid tea

Golden yellow edged pink Scent 1/5

PINK FLOWER CARPET Ground cover shrub Deep pink Scent 1/5

RED PERFUMELLA Hybrid tea

Red Scent 3/5

REMEMBRANCE Floribunda Scarlet Scent 1/5

REMEMBER ME Hybrid tea

Coppery orange Scent 4/5

RHAPSODY IN BLUE Floribunda Purple mauve Scent 3/5

RUBY WEDDING Hybrid tea

Crimson red Scent 3/5

SILVER ANNIVERSARY Hybrid tea Pure white Scent 4/5

SUPER TROUPER Floribunda

Vibrant orange Scent 4/5

TEQUILLA SUNRISE Hybrid tea Yellow coral blend Scent 2/5

THE DIAMOND WEDDING ROSE

Hybrid tea Near white

Scent 5/5

TICKLED PINK Floribunda Scent 3/5

TRUMPETER Floribunda

Scarlet Scent 1/5

TWICE IN A BLUE MOON Hybrid tea Silver lilac Scent 4/5


Planting and Aftercare Guide

Roses are generally easy to care for if a few basic rules are observed and the correct care products administered. Below is

our guide to planting and caring for your roses, which if followed should ensure that you have healthy and beautiful roses

for years to come. Please remember that we want you to enjoy your roses so if you have any questions or problems, please

do not hesitate to send us an email or give us a call as we are only too happy to help.

On Arrival: If you are unable to plant your roses as soon as they arrive, Cocker's packing will ensure that the plants will remain

in good condition for at least 2 weeks provided that the parcel is kept in a frost free but cool and unheated shed. If planting

is to be deferred longer than this, unpack the roses and heel them in, i.e. make a shallow trench and cover the roots with

soil and firm down. Position in Garden: Roses do best when given a bed to themselves in an open part of the garden. Most

roses do not tolerate shade well. Roses should not be planted under trees or where they will be swamped by other plants

or shrubs in the garden as this will stunt their growth and potentially kill the plant. Containers should be likewise placed in

an open area.

Ground Preparation and Planting: Roses may be planted at any time between the end of October and late April when the

weather is sufficiently fine and provided that the soil is friable and free from frost or snow. Soak the roots in a bucket of

water for 10 – 15 minutes before planting. Roots should be pruned back to 20 - 25cm (8 – 10 in). Hybrid Tea and Floribunda

varieties should be planted 45-60cm (18-24 in) apart, Patio varieties 37-45cm (15-18 in) apart, and Climbers and Shrubs

approx 180cm (6 ft) apart. Prepare the soil with a top dressing of VITAX Q4 by scattering it over the surface then raking it

through the soil. It must not touch the roots directly. Dig the hole wide enough to allow the roots of the rose to spread.

Use a planting mixture consisting of a handful of COCKER’S RECOMMENDED BONEMEAL mixed through a gallon bucket of

topsoil. A stronger concentration will burn the roots and damage the plant. Use a quarter of this mixture per rose in the

bottom of the hole and place the rose in such a position that the roots are evenly spread. Wet rotted cattle manure can be

used as an alternative, but do not use chicken, pig or horse manure or spent mushroom compost. We discourage use of peat

as this is not a sustainable growing medium. The rose should be planted up to the base line i.e. where the branches grow

from the stem of the plant. No part of the branches should be beneath the soil line. If planted too deep, the branches will

rot and the plant will die. Cover the roots with the soil and tread down firmly down. Do not surround plant with bark or slate

or other material as this prevents the roots from breathing. For exceptionally healthy growth, especially in poor soil,

ROOTGROW (a mycorrhizal fungi that creates a secondary root system) is highly recommended. Other than as recommended

by us, no fertiliser any kind should be used as this will kill the plant. Most commercially available compost mixtures (including

some which claim to be suitable for “Trees, Shrubs and Roses”) contain fertiliser which will damage and most likely kill the

plant. Home made compost is also unsuitable due to any chemicals which may have been sprayed on weeds, grass etc. which

make up the compost mixture. Kindly note that our 12 month replacement guarantee does not apply in the event that

plants have been damaged by fertiliser or otherwise unsuitable planted. Planting Roses in Old Rose Beds : If new roses

are planted in old beds it is essential to dig out a hole at least 45cm (18 in) deep and 45cm (18 in) square and re-fill it with

fresh topsoil in which roses have not previously been grown. The old roses will have significantly depleted the nutrient

content of the old soil and the new roses will not grow unless the soil is replaced. Do not use commercially available compost

as these will contain fertiliser which will kill the plants. Prepare the soil with VITAX Q4 and plant as above with COCKER’S

RECOMMENDED BONEMEAL and ROOTGROW.

Feeding: A dressing of ROSE FOOD, such as Toprose immediately after pruning in March at the rate of 125g per square metre

is highly recommended with subsequent feedings at the rate of 125g per square metre, once a month until the end of June,

but never after the flowering period has commenced as over feeding discourages flowering. COCKER’S RECOMMENDED

BONEMEAL can be used for a winter feed by scattering a handful around the plant (but not actually touching it) and lightly

raking it in. This will promote strong and healthy roots. Never use potato manure, Growmore or other commercial feeding

products as these are unsuitable for roses.

First Pruning: All Hybrid Tea, Floribunda and Patio varieties (including Hybrid Tea and Floribunda Full Standard and Half

Standard Roses) should be pruned early to mid March after planting, or where roses are planted after March, immediately

after planting. Cut the stems back to (4-6 in) from the base, with the top eyes pointing outwards. Climbing and Rambling

varieties should be lightly clipped and any dead wood removed the first year after planting. Shrub varieties should be clipped

to remove dead wood and trimmed to shape. Always prune using sharp secateurs which create a clean cut. Never use

scissors, hedge trimmers or other blunt cutting instruments as these will leave a ragged cut which exposes the plant to frost

damage.

Pruning in Subsequent Years: All Hybrid Tea, Floribunda and Patio varieties (including Hybrid Tea and Floribunda Full

Standard and Half Standard Roses) should be pruned early to mid March. All week shoots should be cut away and healthy

growth cut back to 15 – 20cm (6-8 in) from the base. Keep the centre of the bush open with the top eyes pointing outwards

to maintain the shape of the plant. Climbing and Rambling varieties are pruned in one of three ways. Please refer to your

catalogue or the tag on the plant for the pruning group for each particular variety. Varieties in pruning group 1 produce less


growth from the base and generally new growth is off older wood higher up the stems. Older wood should be pruned back

to a new leading shoot. The leading shoot should be left at full length and the shorter shoots cut back to 4 -7cm (2-3 in).

Climbers and Ramblers in prune group 2 should not have any new growth pruned unless damaged or if it is necessary to keep

them within an allotted space. Old wood should be cut out and the laterals cut back to 10 – 15 cm (4-6 in). Those in pruning

group 3 need only to be pruned to cut out dead wood and keep the plant in shape. Weeping Standard Roses should be

pruned as per Climbing and Rambling roses. Shrub varieties should be clipped to remove dead wood and trimmed to shape.

In all varieties, suckers (being a shoot growing from the root stock of the plant at the base) should be removed as these

jeopardise the health of the rest of the plant.

Suckers: All roses are grown by way of growing a root stock which forms the main stem of the plant and then the buds of

different varieties are grafted onto this stem. If your plant throws blooms in a different colour to the grafted variety, these

are suckers that are growing from the main stem, as opposed to from the grafts that are grafted onto the main stem. The

branches of the suckers must be traced back to the main stem and pulled off as close to the main stem as possible. Do not

cut them as this will encourage them to grow. This should be done as soon as possible as left untreated suckers can consume

a plant. Be careful not to pull off the grafts in error. If the problem is severe, the plant may look a bit unbalanced until it has

had time to recover, but after it has been pruned back the following year it should be fine.

Wind-Rock: To prevent your roses being damaged by wind over the winter months, cut them down to half height in

December. In a bed of mixed varieties, cut them all to the same height. If any stems are broken by wind rock, there is no

option other than to cut them off cleanly below the break. If roots are exposed, cover with topsoil and tread down firmly.

Frost Damage: Frost damage is a major cause of death of roses if not properly contained. Frost damage appears as a two

tone discolouring at the tips of the branches. Left untreated, frost damage will spread to the base of the plant and death is

inevitable. Cut back as soon as frost damage has been identified to the next live outward pointing eye. Even if the branches

are trimmed right back to the base, so long as a live eye remains the plant should survive. Kindly note that our 12 month

replacement guarantee does not apply in the event that roses have died due to frost damage not being properly treated.

Dead- Heading: During the summer months after your first blooms have flowered and are looking withered it is advisable to

remove the old blooms from the plant by cutting them just above a leaf. Dead-heading encourages new blooms to flower

and prevents the old blooms seeding, therefore prolonging the flowering stage of the plant through to Autumn. Where

planting for decorative

Pests and Diseases: The most common rose diseases are:- Blackspot which is caused by warm wet weather during the

summer months and can be identified by black spots with a yellow fringe appearing on the leaves; Rust caused by cool

temperatures and high moisture levels which first appears as small rusty coloured spots on the undersides of leaves; Powdery

Mildew which appears as a white powdery residue on the leaves and is caused by incorrect feeding, dryness at the roots and

hot days followed by cold nights; Downy Mildew caused by moist cloudy conditions and appears as a black and purple

mottled discolouration of the leaves; Greenfly and other Aphids (small insects) which feed on young shoots; and Animals

which feed on the whole plant. To prevent disease, we recommend fortnightly treatment with SYSTHANE FUNGUS FIGHTER.

Ideally, treatments should be alternated with UNCLE TOM’S ROSE TONIC which contains different chemicals and helps to

prevent the plant building up immunity to the treatment. In the event of an attack by disease, treat as above and use

SULPHER ROSE to aid recovery. Greenfly and other insect attacks should be treated with PROVADO ULTIMATE BUG KILLER.

Animals can be prevented from eating plants with four weekly treatments of GRAZERS which is a nutrient based non toxic

spray that makes the plants inedible to rabbits, deer, pigeons and geese whilst being safe for pets, wildlife and the

environment. Please also be exceptionally careful if spraying weeds around your roses as roses are extremely susceptible to

spray damage. If the plant survives, spray damage presents as small withered growth and there is no solution other than to

replace the plants. As roses can also be contaminated beneath the soil level, we recommend hand weeding only.


Terms and Conditions

1. Prices and Payment All prices in the catalogue are quoted in Great British Pounds (£) and are valid until 31st March 2020. VAT is payable at the prevailing rate. All prices in this catalogue are inclusive of VAT at the rate of 20%. Payment in full is required upon our receipt of your order. VAT receipts will be sent with the goods. We reserve the right to defer dispatch of an order pending clearance of payment. 2. Dispatch and Delivery Orders will start being dispatched in November 2019. Orders are dispatched in bulk once per month, usually during the first week of the month. All orders are dispatched in the order they are received. All items are packaged in our secure, specifically designed packaging to ensure your order reaches you in nursery fresh condition. Orders cannot be split and posted to more than one address. The price inclusive of carriage and packing apply to UK mainland only. A £20 Carriage and Packing surcharge applies to all orders shipped to Scottish Islands, Northern Ireland, Eire and Isle of Wight and postcodes HS, IV41-IV51, IV55-IV56, KA27-KA28, KT15-KT17, PA20, PA41-PA78, PH42-PH44, ZE, BT1-BT94 and PO30-PO41. A £30 surcharge applies to all orders shipped to the Isle of Man. We do not ship orders out with the UK or the Channel Islands. All order are dispatched using a Next Day Delivery service, excluding weekends and Bank holidays. However, we accept no responsibility for orders delayed in transit. Next Day Delivery does not apply to orders placed April - October, where goods will be dispatched strictly in sequence of orders received. Next Day Delivery is not available for addresses out with UK mainland and remote mainland areas. If you request our courier to leave the parcel outside, with a neighbour etc. we do not accept any responsibility for damage or theft of the goods once left by the courier and such goods are left at your own risk. 3. Descriptions Our roses are sold as bare root roses and will not be in bloom at the time of dispatch. Whilst we endeavour to provide descriptions that accurately reflect our interpretation of the plant whilst in bloom, as with any living product the descriptions will not match every plant in bloom as this will vary due to climate and ground conditions. Photographs are purely for illustrative purposes and customers should allow for a degree of colour variance as a result of the printing process. 4. Guarantee In the event that your plant has failed to grow, please return it to us for inspection. We will replace any plant that has been properly planted and cared for in accordance with our Planting and Aftercare Guide, subject to the following conditions:- i) a flat rate of £5.00 must be paid by the customer for carriage and packing of replacement plants, unless a further order is placed in which case the carriage contribution will be waived, ii) all plants must be returned no later than 30th September following dispatch iii) any plants that a) show signs of being improperly planted, pruned, fed or cared for; b) show signs of spray damage; c) have suckers which have not been removed; d) have suffered frost damage; or e) have failed as a result of inclement weather, will not be replaced, and iv) in the event that the original variety is no longer available, we will select a similar variety of equal value and merit in substitution. Any replacement plants are not under guarantee. Replacements will be dispatched at the start of the next bare root rose season. 5. Legal Many varieties are subject to Plant Breeders Rights in terms of the Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964. These varieties may not be propagated for sale or sold, except under licence from the holders of the Rights. For orders placed after the start of the bare root rose seasons: Due to the perishable nature of bare root roses, there is no right of cancellation and these goods cannot be returned under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. Orders may be cancelled at any time prior to dispatch and will be refunded within 28 days. These Terms and Conditions do not affect your statutory rights. Your contract with James Cocker and Sons will be governed by the Law of Scotland

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