Roses are one of the worlds most loved flowers, whether bought from a florist or grown at home in the garden.
At BIG W, you will find a wide selection of Roses, our most popular, the 2 year old Classic Rose* collection from only $6.86. We carry a large range of colours in all varieties to cater for all tastes.
Our Roses are grown in South Australia; experts say the climatic conditions and soil qualities on the plains of South Australia are the best growing conditions for roses.
We purchase our roses from 'The Rose Company', a family business established in 1947.The Rose Company Team have a passion for growing, packaging and distributing quality roses. They take pride in the product, so that you, the consumer, gain maximum pleasure and enjoyment from your purchase. For expect advice you can contact the team at The Rose Company via their web site www.therosecompany.com.au.
All Roses sold at BIG W are wrapped by means of a hydraulic roller to produce a firm bag. This stabilises the root system and allows the moisture in the bag to become concentrated. The plants are wrapped in sawdust treated with urea and enclosed in a craft paper that holds the moisture in the damp sawdust. This keeps the plant alive and growing whilst in the store. This is an advantage for our customers, as the roses are in a good condition when planted. The end benefit is that growth will be vigorous and colour quicker.
*Roses not available in Brisbane CBD, QV Melbourne, Canberra City or Campsie.
Types of Roses available at BIG W
2 Year old classics including climbers
Available in stores from April
Why a 2 year old plant, the plants are better developed when purchased, secondly they can be planted earlier in the rose season, this enables the newly planted roses to take advantage of the early autumn rains. Due to these features, 2 year old plants have the added ability to adapt easily to their new growing environment. The end result is a superior quality plant in your garden.
Value Rose Pack
Available in Stores Early to Mid May
A wide selection of 1 year plants at an affordable price
English Rose
Available in stores Early to Mid May
The English Rose is also known as the David Austin Rose. David Austin is a successful English rose breeder. His emphasis is on breeding roses with character and fragrance of the Old Garden Roses, but with the repeat-flowering ability and wide colour range of modern roses.
Thornless Roses
Available Mid to late May
The care, pruning, feeding and flowering of Thornless Roses is the same as for all other roses. All Thornless Roses are considered 95-100% thorn free and are therefore much safer in gardens for children, elderly gardeners and people with certain disabilities.
New Releases
Available Mid to late May
Some of the new releases available at BIG W this season are:
- Burgundy Iceberg
- Orange and Lemon
- Barbra Streisand
- Sir Donald Bradman
New Releases will vary from store to store.
Patio Standards & Full Standards
Available Early to Mid June
Standard Roses have sometimes been called tree roses. A typical flowering height for a full standard is around 1.2 - 1.5m, where as the Patio standard grows between 45-60cm. They can be grown in tubs or in small beds and borders.
More Rose Information
- Find the answers to all your rose questions
- Everything you need to grow healthy beautiful roses
- What to do with your roses once you bring them home
*Roses not available in Brisbane CBD, QV Melbourne, Canberra City or Campsie.
