Peter Dowdall: These are the roses that benefit pollinators

Roses are classic garden plants that can add beauty, fragrance, and colour to any garden. But are roses valuable for pollinators?
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SUBSCRIBERoses are classic garden plants that can add beauty, fragrance, and colour to any garden. But are roses valuable for pollinators?
I have heard people say that they are no good for insects and should be avoided — however, that’s not true, as many of them are extremely beneficial along with looking great.
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