Rose of the Year has been around since 1982, awarded by the British Association of Rose Breeders and the British Group of the HTA to the best of the best.
Breeders are invited to submit what they consider to be the best of their up and coming varieties into the competition, which are then put through growing trials to decide the winner. Trials last for two years and are judged by both amateurs and professionals. They are conducted throughout the UK, from Aberdeen to Hampshire, and Northern Ireland to East Anglia, to further ensure all the varieties are trialed in different soil and climate conditions.
This prestigious award highlights excellent varieties of Roses, with excellent growing, disease resistance, and, of course, beautiful flowers.
The Gold Standard Award has been awarded to worthy varieties since 2006. Established by the British Association of Rose Breeders (BARB), it has been independently managed by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (2004 – 2014) and the Royal National Rose Society (2015 onwards).
The trials last for two years and information is gathered from various independent judges throughout the time. Health, flowering, scent and commercial appeal are all considered key factors for judging.
Award Winning Roses Delivered
English Roses is the very best place to buy award winning roses! We offer fast and affordable tracked UK delivery, with next day and named day options also available.
Ideal as gifts, these award winning roses can be cherished for a lifetime. Simply select the rose you want to send, add customised gift wrap via our easy step-by-step selections, and we do the rest! Gift-ready roses, delivered straight to the door! Send directly to your recipient or deliver to yourself so you can have the joy of personal gift giving. It really is gifting made easy!
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Make your rose even more special by choosing it to be planted in our beautiful willow baskets! Expertly planted by our specialist rose care team, your rose will be patio ready in its durable yet attractive basket. Simply choose your rose and follow the on screen prompts, and we do the rest! A stunning way to present your roses, it is sure to be cherished by friends and family.
Not sure which rose to get as a gift? Why not choose from our range of gift cards and letterbox gifts. Our letterbox gifts give the recipient everything they will need to choose and grow a rose of their choice, all sent in a beautifully packaged box. Or, choose and personalise a thoughtful e-gift card for an instant and hassle-free gift!
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This Gold Standard Award winner really stands out from the crowd! The glorious flowers are a multi-toned delight of cream, yellow and peach on a pink base, blending together in an unrivalled display.
Winner of Rose of the Year 2010, and Gold Standard award, Absolutely Fabulous really is an absolutely fabulous rose! This is a multiple award winning rose, meaning it has come out on top in numerous t
Award Winner Rose of the Year 2017, Scent From Heaven is an incredible rose. The highly scented, large flowers are a striking salmon orange, and flower freely throughout summer and autumn. This clim
Treat your loved ones, or even yourself, to this award winning, sustainable living gift. Sweet Honey Rose has apricot-honey blooms, with a delightful fruity fragrance. With a long flowering season unt
The award winning Golden Memories Rose makes a wonderful gift for any occasion. Each year the golden yellow flowers will burst into life, a living reminder of those 'golden memories'. Produced in clus
Treat yourself or your loved ones to the multi award winning Tickled Pink Rose! Large, rich pink blooms are produced in abundance all season long. With a light and delicate fragrance, this rose will b
Celebrate all things golden with this stunning rose! Ideal for 50th wedding anniversaries or a 50th birthday, this rose would also make a stunning new home gift to get the garden off to an amazing sta
Translating to "Beautiful Day" in English, this stunning variety was named of Rose Of The Year 2021. The masses of old-fashioned shaped flowers are deep yellow with hints of orange, and have a strong
Send smiles over the miles with It's A Wonderful Life Rose! Rose Of The Year 2022, this stunning variety produces masses of apricot-toned blooms with a light and delicate scent. Sustainable and eco-fr
'Joie de Vivre Rose' means 'Joy of Life' which makes this rose the perfect gift to celebrate life! Large, beautiful, sweetly scented, old fashioned shaped style blooms are produced in quick successi
Dancing Queen is a Gold Standard award winner, and for good reason. The bright pink flowers are mildly scented, and produced in abundance throughout the summer and autumn. Perfect for growing against
Rhapsody In Blue Rose is winner of Rose Of The Year 2003, and is still a firm favourite! The stunning flowers are a rich purple, that fade to slate blue with age - the closest you'll get to a true 'bl
The ideal gift for anyone who loves a pink rose! This Gold Standard Award winner has stunning soft pink blooms, and a strong fruity fragrance that has hints of lemon. With its strong, straight stems a
This classic rose was named Rose Of The Year 1987, and is still just as popular today! The deep red flowers and rich scent make this stunning hybrid tea variety a joy to have in the garden. Perfect fo
A striking variety with vibrant orange to orange-red blooms, Super Trouper Rose brings colour and warmth to any garden. Named Novelty Rose Of The Year 2010, this rose features high-centred, double flo
This award winning rose will bring sunshine to your garden for years to come! Elegantly shaped, honey yellow blooms are produced all season long, with a light and fruity fragrance. Sustainable and eco
Leonora Christine Rose shares a name with the Danish Countess and author of 'Jammers Minde', who has been immortalised as a legend in Denmark. This striking rose is a fitting tribute to her; crowned R
Coral Gardens Rose has been awarded the prestigious prize of Rose of The Year for 2026 and it's easy to see why. Gorgeous salmon-pink clusters transition to delicate apricot over the season. Another k
Let the summer bloom brightly with Summer Beauty Rose! This incredible award winner produces clusters of pink and apricot flowers all summer long and through into autumn. The stunning flowers have a d
The ideal gift for anyone who loves a pink rose! This Gold Standard Award winner has stunning soft pink blooms, and a strong fruity fragrance that has hints of lemon. With its strong, straight stems a
Multi award winning rose, Love Always Rose is an absolute joy to behold. Rose of the Year 2013, and Gold Standard Award, means that you are getting a thoroughly superior rose. The large and well shape
Rose of the year for 2017, Barbara Ann Rose (also known as Scent From Heaven Rose) makes be a great gift for any occasion, or even just to treat yourself. It looks terrific climbing an obelisk, traine
Treat yourself or your loved ones to the multi award winning Diane de Ribes Rose! Large, rich pink blooms are produced in abundance all season long. With a light and delicate fragrance, this rose will
A striking rose, this award winner makes an ideal gift for that special someone. The pink flowers are beautifully shaded and will catch the eye, while the delicate light fragrance attracts pollinators
Crowned Rose of the Year 2012, Moment In Time Rose is an exceptionally good variety. Rich, ruby red flowers are held in clusters, seemingly covering the whole plant as it blooms in abundance all summe
Multi award winning rose, You're Beautiful is an absolute joy to behold. Rose of the Year 2013, and Gold Standard Award, means that you are getting a thoroughly superior rose. The large and well shape
Fragrant Charm Rose was named Rose Of The Year 1987, and is still just as popular today! Also known as Royal William Rose, the deep red flowers and rich scent make this stunning hybrid tea variety a j
A beautiful rose for that special person in your life. Also known as 'Absolutely Fabulous Rose', Soul Mate Rose makes a great gift for loved ones. Eye-catching buttery yellow flowers combined with ric
Winner of Rose of the Year 2010, and Gold Standard award, Julia Child Rose really is an absolutely fabulous rose! This is a multiple award winning rose, meaning it has come out on top in numerous tria
This Gold Standard Award winner really stands out from the crowd! The glorious flowers are a multi-toned delight of cream, yellow and peach on a pink base, blending together in an unrivalled display.
Introduce a splash of summer charm with Summertime Rose, which won RHS Rose of the Year, 2005. With a compact, bushy form and upright climbing habit, it reaches up to 245cm tall making it perfect fo
Named after the Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite Rose is truly fitting of the name. This beautiful soft pink variety has lightly fragranced petals with a hint of spice. Awarded the Gold Sta
Simply The Best Rose really is THE BEST! This is a multiple award winning rose, meaning it has come out on top in numerous trials. With its beautifully shaped, coppery orange double flowers and superb
A multi-award winning rose, Champagne Moment Rose would be a stunning addition to any garden. The beautiful blush apricot blooms have a light and pleasant fragrance. An ideal gift that would bring joy
Crowned Rose of the Year 2025, You're My Everything Rose has been through the trials and come out on top. The magnificent blooms blend seamlessly from a glowing creamy-yellow in the centre to rich pin
A striking rose, this award winner makes an ideal gift for that special someone. The pink flowers are beautifully shaded and will catch the eye, while the delicate light fragrance attracts pollinators
This beautiful rose was an award winner in 1988, and still popular now over 30 years later! With its exceptional quality, it makes the perfect gift for any occasion, sure to enchant all who see it. A
A multi-award winning rose, Lucky Rose is a stunning addition to any garden. Huge clusters of lilac pink semi-double blooms are produced in abundance all through the season. A delightfully fragranced
Plant a Special Child Rose and bring elegance to any outdoor space. Producing an abundance of white blooms with hints of pale pink, this award winning rose is sure to create a beautiful display year a
Christchurch rose is one of the most popular varieties in the world. The vibrant orange tones really pop against the glossy dark foliage. And it's easy to see why it won Novelty Rose of the Year in 20
Apricot Vigorosa rose is a terrific compact rose that will hog the limelight in a border or potted on the patio. Its repeat flowering and superior disease resistance make it an excellent choice for gr
The beautiful ruffled pink petals make Fox-Trot rose really stand out. Not only that but their sheer size makes them a truly special hybrid tea. One further quality is the remarkable fruity fragrance
Add this multi award winning variety to your 'Garden of Roses' for a truly stunning display! 'Garden of Roses', produces stunning clusters of blush apricot flowers each year. The beautiful sweet fragr
South Africa rose is a multi-garlanded flower that will grace any garden. Winner of the Gold Standard from the British Association of Rose Breeders. Awarded Certificate of Garden Merit from the Royal
One glance at the beautiful Raspberry Kiss Rose establishes it as a uniquely special plant. Also known as Bright as a Button, rose breeders strived for decades to produce the central magenta eye that
Named in honour of Laurette Fugain whose family founded the leukaemia-fighting charity. The beautiful soft pink petals are wonderfully fragranced with a hint of spice. Awarded the Gold Standard award
Glacier Magic rose is the very picture of gentle elegance. Its undulating petals are a soft meringue white enveloping a light pink centre. Winner of the Gold Standard award its flowers are long lastin
One glance at the beautiful Peace and Love Rose establishes it as a uniquely special plant. Also known as Bright as a Button, rose breeders strived for decades to produce the central magenta eye that
One glance at the beautiful Bright As A Button Rose establishes it as a uniquely special plant. Also known as Peace and Love, rose breeders strived for decades to produce the central magenta eye that
The ideal gift for anyone who loves a pink rose! This Gold Standard Award winner has stunning soft pink blooms, and a strong fruity fragrance that has hints of lemon. With its strong, straight stems a
With pleasantly scented glowing scarlet blooms, Dizzy Heights Rose is a truly gorgeous climbing rose. Repeat flowering over the summer months and well into Autumn, this variety will create a colourful
Absolutely beautiful rose deep red petals dark foliage. Bought In memory of my beautiful dog Ruby
Packaged well delivered on day I was expecting it .. would highly recommend these roses
Absolutely chuffed, was a bit nervous about the way it was going to turn up.
Boxed to perfection, the rose is great, a super healthy plant. Would buy again and recommend 👍
Perfect birthday present for my friend - she was so pleased. The rose was well packaged and arrived on time. Will definitely use this service again.
Thank you xx
Fantastic quality
Larger and better than expected in it's sturdy delivery box!
Perfect gift for a wedding day with so many lovely touches such as patterned decorated paper, ribbon and packing. A lot of detail gone into it - thank you!
Bought a fab @50 rose for a close friend and she absolutely loved it...the rose arrived on time, well packed and in lovely condition...it was also nice that you could add extras like a card, gift tag and gift bag to make it even more special.
Was absolutely amazed by the quality of the rose plant bought for my mum. After having bad experiences from other companies, I was a bit worried what I would receive. I am so pleased with it. Will definitely order from you again . Thankyou so much
First time buyer here. I bought a Pearl rose for my sisters 30th wedding anniversary. The packaging was solid and the rose is absolutely perfect. One bud open and many more due to open. I am truly impressed with my purchase. Thank-you!
Safely and thoughtfully packaged. Our Bright Star rose is super healthy and happily planted in a pot on the patio now. We had already received one of these roses as a present and we were so impressed with it, that we decided English Roses was the perfect company to supplement us with a companion for our first one. Five stars!!
Just received the most healthy looking potted rosebush from English Roses. Gifted to me by colleague's at work after the passing of my lovely Dad and I found it very befitting and comforting.
It was carefully delivered in a secure, strong cardboard container with all the instructions enclosed on how to care for it afterwards. I can’t wait to see what colour petals it bears.
It will certainly be given pride of place in my garden.
Absolutely stunning rose from English Roses! In memory of a dearly beloved friend named Anne. 'Anne's Rose' will flourish forever in her beautiful memory. This is the 4th Rose I've purchased from this wonderful company whose customer service is outstanding! I will definitely be back for more. Thank you!
Our beautiful Ruby Wedding Day rose arrived on time, superbly packaged with rose feed, Rose Care Guide and specific care instructions. The high quality of the rose was matched by the anniversary card enclosed. Even the packing slip matched the high standard that English Roses provides. It is a pleasure to write this review. Thank you English Roses!
I bought 3 roses altogether including My Lovely Mum (also Grandmas Rose and Nostalgia), they all arrived well packaged and in wonderful condition. They are in memory of my mum Peggy who sadly passed away in May this year.
Part of a birthday celebration, this rose plant was perfect. The plant was in excellent condition. The instructions for the care and planting were welcome. The recipient was utterly delighted.
Great service and a great product.
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