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Peter Beales Roses

31 RHS Chelsea Gold Medals

Macmillan Nurse (Bush)

Peter Beales Own Breeding — raised and introduced by our own breeding programme, 1998

Charity rose — £5 from every one sold supports Macmillan

Root Type
£37.00
  • Fragrant
  • Repeat flowering
  • Disease tolerant
  • Suitable for pots
  • Partial shade tolerant
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Key Information
Please use this as a guide, these are live plants and can be different due to your soil, sunlight, watering routine and feed.
Rose Type
Potted Rose
Rose Family
Modern Classic Roses
Date of Introduction
1998
Rose Colour
White/Cream
Suitable For
Growing in pots
Growing Position
Shade
Height Range
90cm x 90cm (3ft x 3ft)
Fragrance
Fragrant
Seedling Code
BEAmac
Breeder
Beales
Repeat Flowering
Yes
Bloom
Double
Wildlife Friendly Rose
No
Thorn
Low
Disease Tolerance
Very
Has Ornamental Hips
No

Potted roses are supplied in a 5.5 litre pot.

(Modern Classic Roses) A Peter Beales Roses introduction from 1998, this beautifully refined rose produces elegantly formed, double blooms of soft white-cream in generous clusters, repeat flowering reliably from June through to November. Its long season and composed, luminous character make it a truly graceful presence in the garden. It was named in honour of Macmillan Cancer Support and the dedicated nurses who provide compassionate care to those living with cancer.

Key Information
Height Range: 90cm x 90cm (3ft x 3ft)
Rose Type: Bare Root & Potted Rose
Rose Family: Modern Classic Roses
Colour: White
Flowering Period: June | July | August | September | October | November
Fragrance: Light

Similar Roses
Macmillan Nurse (Half Standard) | Queen's Jubilee Rose | Macmillan Nurse (Standard) | Ivor's Rose

Important product information

Bare-root roses ship November–March only. Orders placed April–October will be held as a pre-order and dispatched November–December, weather permitting.

Tracking details will be sent by email.

Potted roses ship year-round.
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Potted roses can be planted at any time of year; the planting window shown here is for bare-root roses.

Rose Features

  • Fragrance icon Fragrant
  • Repeat flowering icon Repeat Flowering
  • Plant health icon Disease Tolerant
  • Suitable for pot icon Suitable for Pots
  • Grow in partial shade icon Partial Shade Tolerant

Buy this rose, support a charity

In aid of Macmillan

£5 from every Macmillan Nurse (Bush) sold is donated to Macmillan , registered charity no. England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604)..

We’re proud to support Macmillan Cancer Support, helping people living with cancer and their families receive the practical, emotional and financial support they need. A donation from each sale of this rose goes to Macmillan.

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Vera
Very reliable.

I have this rose for 4 years now. And she still amazes me. Very healthy, she was neglected and suffered a hard cut back mid spring in 2024, grew back, then I dug her out last year during a hot summer to transparent to my new homex she went through shock and yet managed to recover and bloom in the same year. This year she is already with a lot of growth. She is very resilient and reliable.

C
Cris
A perfect little rose

I am so happy with this rose. I bought it potted and have had it in a relatively small pot since early august. It's now very late November and it has not stopped flowering the whole time. Even now, amid cold winds, driving rain and a spattering of snow, it's trying to bloom. The fragrance is light but gorgeous, and the colour is a warming creamy, peachy white. The leaves are beautiful too and it's the healthiest rose I have (and I do have several). A little wonder.

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Great companion plants for Macmillan Nurse (Bush)

Plants that grow well alongside Modern Shrub roses like Macmillan Nurse (Bush).

  • Delphinium

    Delphinium

    Why grow this with Macmillan Nurse (Bush)?

    A classic cottage-garden partner for roses - its tall blue spires give dramatic vertical contrast to a rose's rounded, bushy form.

  • Foxglove

    Foxglove

    Why grow this with Macmillan Nurse (Bush)?

    Tall flower spires give height and vertical contrast behind roses, and its bell-shaped blooms are a magnet for bees.

  • Campanula

    Campanula

    Why grow this with Macmillan Nurse (Bush)?

    Cool blue-purple bells thread neatly between rose stems, filling gaps in the border without competing for space, light or nutrients.

  • Salvia

    Salvia

    Why grow this with Macmillan Nurse (Bush)?

    Its upright flower spikes contrast beautifully with rounded rose blooms, and it flowers for months, keeping colour going in the border once the first flush of roses fades.

  • Yarrow

    Yarrow

    Why grow this with Macmillan Nurse (Bush)?

    Attracts hoverflies and ladybirds that help keep aphid numbers down on nearby roses, and its flat flowerheads add contrast to rounded rose blooms.

  • Catmint

    Catmint

    Why grow this with Macmillan Nurse (Bush)?

    Its billowing grey-green foliage softens bare rose stems, and its long flowering season keeps pollinators visiting long after the first flush of roses is over.

Frequently asked questions

Bare-root Macmillan Nurse (Bush) roses are best planted during their dormant season, from November to March, which is also when we dispatch them. Potted roses are grown in containers and can be planted at any time of year — just avoid periods of hard frost or drought, and water thoroughly after planting.

Every rose we sell is covered by our 1-year Rose Guarantee, so you can plant Macmillan Nurse (Bush) with confidence. See our Rose Guarantee page for the full details.

Often, yes — we grow our roses ourselves and stock varies through the season, so a variety that's sold out can come back. Use the "Notify me" button above to be emailed the moment Macmillan Nurse (Bush) is back in stock.

Macmillan Nurse (Bush)'s mature growth range is 90cm x 90cm (3ft x 3ft). Growing conditions such as soil, sunlight, feeding and pruning can affect the final size, so treat this as a guide rather than an exact figure.

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What the icons on our roses mean.

  • Fragrant Has a noticeable scent. The product page tells you how strong it is.
  • Repeat flowering Flowers more than once through the season, rather than a single show.
  • Disease tolerant Naturally tolerant of common rose diseases such as blackspot and mildew.
  • Wildlife friendly Flowers that provide pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators.
  • Good for cutting Long-lasting blooms on stems that suit cutting for the vase.
  • Ornamental hips Produces decorative hips in autumn, which also feed the birds.
  • Award winning Has won awards. They are listed under Key Information on the product page.
  • Suitable for pots Happy growing in a container on a patio or balcony.
  • Grow up an arch Can be trained over an arch, pergola or doorway.
  • Grow up a wall Can be trained up a wall or fence.
  • Partial shade tolerant Copes with a position that only gets sun for part of the day.

Icons only appear on roses that have the feature. Please use them as a guide: roses are living plants and can vary with your soil, sunlight and care.