Behind the scenes at Peter Beales Roses

Take a tour of multi-award winning Peter Beales Roses nursery, enjoy an insight into the preparations for RHS Chelsea and get tips on how to get the best out of your roses

Ian Limmer joined Peter Beales at his rose nursery more than 40 years ago as a Saturday boy and, after his first trip to RHS Chelsea, has never looked back. Now Garden Manager, he has an enviable knowledge of roses and here enthusiastically shares that expertise.

Enjoy a tour of the garden, filmed on the day the first rose burst into flower, see what goes into preparing an exhibit for the world’s greatest Flower Show and enjoy a masterclass in preparing your own display at home.

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