Whartons 'Sweet Wishes' Red Patio Rose 3Ltr Pot
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Whartons 'Sweet Wishes' Red Patio Rose 3Ltr Pot
Whartons 'Sweet Wishes' Red Patio Rose – 3Ltr Pot is a compact, repeat-flowering patio rose that produces masses of rich velvety red blooms throughout summer and autumn. With its neat rounded habit, continuous flowering and easy-care nature, this charming rose is perfect for containers, small gardens, borders and even window boxes.
Key Features
- Produces abundant deep red double flowers from June to September
- Compact patio rose ideal for pots, containers and smaller gardens
- Continuous flowering for months of colour and interest
- Velvety blooms with attractive golden stamens at the centre
- Lightly scented flowers attract pollinators
- Low-maintenance and suitable for a wide range of garden settings
Product Description
Whartons 'Sweet Wishes' Red Patio Rose is a delightful miniature rose that delivers impressive floral impact despite its compact size. Growing to around 40–60cm tall, this attractive patio rose forms a neat, rounded bush covered in rich dark red blooms that flower continuously throughout the growing season.
The fully double flowers feature layers of velvety petals arranged in elegant concentric circles around golden stamens, creating blooms with exceptional depth, texture and visual appeal. Flowering generously from June through to September, Sweet Wishes provides a reliable source of colour for patios, terraces, balconies and garden borders.
Supported by healthy mid-green foliage, this compact rose is particularly effective in decorative containers where its vivid flowers can be enjoyed up close. Its manageable size makes it ideal for urban gardens, courtyard spaces and even sunny windowsills. The long flowering season ensures a constant display of blooms, while its light fragrance adds further charm to outdoor seating areas.
Beyond its ornamental value, Sweet Wishes is also suitable for flower pressing, making it a wonderful choice for gardeners who enjoy creative floral crafts. Its compact growth habit can even help stabilise sloping areas when planted in groups, adding both beauty and practical value to the landscape.
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Rosa 'Sweet Wishes'
- Common Name: Sweet Wishes Red Patio Rose
- Pot Size: 3Ltr Pot
- Plant Type: Deciduous patio rose
- Rose Group: Patio Rose
- Flower Colour: Deep red
- Flower Type: Fully double
- Flower Centre: Golden stamens
- Fragrance: Lightly scented
- Foliage Colour: Mid-green
- Growth Habit: Compact, rounded bush
- Mature Height: 40–60cm
- Mature Spread: Approximately 40–60cm
- Flowering Season: June to September
- Position: Full sun
- Suitable For: Containers, patios, borders, window boxes and small gardens
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in a sunny position for the best flowering performance.
- Use a frost-resistant container at least 30cm deep if growing in pots.
- Fill containers with quality free-draining compost and add grit to improve drainage.
- Water regularly during the growing season, particularly in warm weather.
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth, switching to a high-potash feed once buds begin to form.
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering.
- Apply a rose fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.
- Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage vigorous new growth.
Perfect For
- Patio pots and decorative containers
- Small gardens and urban spaces
- Front-of-border planting
- Window boxes and courtyard gardens
- Cottage garden schemes
- Flower pressing and floral crafts
- Sloping banks and erosion control planting
Why Choose Whartons 'Sweet Wishes' Red Patio Rose?
For gardeners looking for a compact rose with maximum impact, Whartons 'Sweet Wishes' Red Patio Rose is an excellent choice. Its vibrant velvety blooms, long flowering season and compact size make it perfect for patios, containers and smaller spaces, providing months of colour, charm and garden performance with minimal effort.
The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.
Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
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How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
