Alan Titchmarsh said one flower gives gardens lots of colour. He has tips for choosing plants.

For gardens, Alan said shrub roses are popular. They grow bigger than patio roses.

Shrub roses have been around for years. Alan said many are from the 16th and 19th centuries.

New shrub roses are better than old ones. Old ones only flower once.

New shrub roses start flowering in May and June and continue all year.

Alan showed a Ballerina shrub rose in his video. He said it is popular and elegant.

Alan has a favourite shrub rose. It is called Jacques Cartier and smells nice.

Alan said shrub roses are good for mixed borders. They bring colour to gardens for months.

Old shrub roses only flower once from June to July.

Alan likes the Jacques Cartier shrub rose.

New shrub roses have many flowers in spring and continue all season.

The RHS said old roses are from before the 18th century.

New shrub roses started in the 20th century. They have more colours and flower again.

Shrub roses need good soil and sun to grow. They do not like shade or wet soil.