Whartons 'Loyal Companion' Pink Bush Rose - 7.5Ltr Pot
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Whartons 'Loyal Companion' Pink Bush Rose - 7.5Ltr Pot
Whartons 'Loyal Companion' Pink Bush Rose – 7.5Ltr Pot is a compact, repeat-flowering patio rose that produces a beautiful succession of fragrant blooms in shades of apricot, peach, soft pink and creamy white from summer through to autumn. Perfect for containers, patios and borders, this charming bush rose offers long-lasting colour and fragrance in even the smallest garden spaces.
Key Features
- Masses of fragrant blooms from summer until late autumn
- Flowers open apricot-peach before fading through pink to creamy white
- Compact, bushy habit ideal for patios, containers and small gardens
- Attractive glossy dark green foliage provides season-long interest
- Excellent for borders, pots and feature planting
- Hardy to -15°C and easy to grow in a range of soil types
Product Description
Whartons 'Loyal Companion' is a delightful compact bush rose that delivers months of colour, fragrance and garden interest. Producing elegant semi-double blooms, the flowers emerge from rich apricot buds before opening into warm peach tones. As the blooms mature, they gradually soften through shades of pink before eventually fading to creamy white, creating a beautiful multicoloured display on a single plant.
Flowering continuously throughout summer and well into autumn, this patio rose offers exceptional value in borders, containers and decorative pots. Its compact growth habit reaches around 90cm in height and spread, making it particularly suitable for smaller gardens, courtyards, balconies and front-of-border planting schemes where space is limited.
The glossy dark green foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the changing flower colours, while the lightly fragrant blooms attract pollinators and add another dimension to outdoor seating areas. Whether used as a standalone specimen in a decorative container or planted amongst mixed perennial borders, Loyal Companion creates a long-lasting focal point throughout the growing season.
Its versatility, hardiness and extended flowering period make this rose a reliable and rewarding choice for gardeners seeking colourful, low-maintenance planting with a romantic cottage garden feel.
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Rosa 'Loyal Companion'
- Common Name: Loyal Companion Pink Bush Rose
- Pot Size: 7.5Ltr Pot
- Plant Type: Deciduous shrub rose
- Flower Colour: Apricot, peach, pink and creamy white
- Flower Type: Semi-double
- Fragrance: Lightly fragrant
- Foliage Colour: Glossy dark green
- Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
- Ultimate Height: 0.5–1m
- Ultimate Spread: 0.5–1m
- Time to Ultimate Size: 2–5 years
- Flowering Season: Summer to autumn
- Position: Full sun
- Aspect: South-facing or west-facing
- Exposure: Sheltered
- Soil Types: Chalk, clay, loam and sand
- Soil pH: Acid, alkaline or neutral
- Moisture Requirements: Moist but well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -15°C
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in a sunny position for the best flowering performance.
- Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during dry periods, particularly when grown in containers.
- Feed with a specialist rose fertiliser in spring and again during the flowering season.
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage repeat flowering.
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage vigorous new growth.
- Apply a mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and improve soil quality.
Why Choose Whartons 'Loyal Companion' Pink Bush Rose?
If you're looking for a compact rose with exceptional colour variation and a long flowering season, Whartons 'Loyal Companion' Pink Bush Rose is an excellent choice. Its changing shades of peach, pink and white, combined with its neat growth habit and suitability for containers, make it perfect for patios, courtyards and borders. A wonderful gift for rose lovers and a beautiful addition to any garden.
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.
