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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
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Fragrant
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Suitable for Pots
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Great companion plants for Capitaine John Ingram
Plants that grow well alongside Moss Rose roses like Capitaine John Ingram.
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Lady's Mantle
Why grow this with Capitaine John Ingram?
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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Aquilegia
Why grow this with Capitaine John Ingram?
Delicate, nodding flowers in late spring that bridge the gap in the border before roses come into their first flush.
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Campanula
Why grow this with Capitaine John Ingram?
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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Hardy Geranium
Why grow this with Capitaine John Ingram?
A low, spreading habit that shades the soil around a rose's roots, helping keep them cool while suppressing weeds at the base of the border.
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Sweet William
Why grow this with Capitaine John Ingram?
Clove-scented flower clusters bloom alongside early roses, adding fragrance and cottage-garden charm at a similar height to bush roses.
Frequently asked questions
Bare-root Capitaine John Ingram 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 Capitaine John Ingram 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 Capitaine John Ingram is back in stock.
Capitaine John Ingram's mature growth range is 180cm x 120cm (6ft x 4ft). 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.
