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The rose has been cultivated for thousands of years, all across the world. Yet it maintains a special relationship with England, where it has long been the national emblem

Its beauty has been immortalized by Shakespeare and each variety hides a meaning: a burgundy rose symbolises simplicity; a musk rose, capricious beauty; a yellow rose, infidelity. Learn how to cultivate and care for these beautiful and vigorous plants, with tips on everything from getting started to protecting them against garden pests