Rose Cardinal De Richelieu (Shrub) Bare Root Plants are a striking addition to shaded garden areas, featuring deeply dusky purple blooms that curl elegantly into a near-ball shape. Bred in 1847, this classic rose is prized for its dark green foliage and is an excellent choice for cutting. Its medium, upright habit and disease resistance make it a reliable performer in full shade, bringing rich colour and form to quieter garden corners.

Shrub Rose: Shrub Roses are usually the largest of the bush roses. They are great for back of borders or dividing spaces in the garden with a mounding spreading shape. Usually their flowers are large and can be single, semi or double flowering. Their flowers are produced all the way along their stems giving a fantastic display for a long period and can be highly fragrant too.

These roses are supplied as 2 year old bare root plants with 2 to 3 main branches (breaks).

Planting advice:Plant bare root roses outdoors from October to March.Soak the roots in water (preferably overnight) before planting.Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots comfortably, and plant deeply enough to cover the graft union (where the branches meet the main stem) just below soil level. Water well after planting and mulch to retain moisture.