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Potted roses can be planted at any time of year; the planting window shown here is for bare-root roses.
More roses like this
Great companion plants for Blairii No .2
Plants that grow well alongside Bourbon roses like Blairii No .2.
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Peony
Why grow this with Blairii No .2?
Flowers just before or alongside early roses, sharing the same love of sun and rich, well-drained soil, for a classic double-flowered pairing.
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Delphinium
Why grow this with Blairii No .2?
A classic cottage-garden partner for roses - its tall blue spires give dramatic vertical contrast to a rose's rounded, bushy form.
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Lady's Mantle
Why grow this with Blairii No .2?
Soft, scalloped leaves and frothy lime-green flowers make an easy edging that catches morning dew and softens the front of a rose border.
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Campanula
Why grow this with Blairii No .2?
Cool blue-purple bells thread neatly between rose stems, filling gaps in the border without competing for space, light or nutrients.
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Aquilegia
Why grow this with Blairii No .2?
Delicate, nodding flowers in late spring that bridge the gap in the border before roses come into their first flush.
Frequently asked questions
Bare-root Blairii No .2 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 Blairii No .2 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 Blairii No .2 is back in stock.
Blairii No .2's mature growth range is 360cm x 240cm (12ft x 8ft). 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.
Icon key
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.
