Each year, the gardens, parks, and residential areas of London blossom in all sorts of colourful shades during rose season.
I’ve created this guide uncovering everything you need to know about rose season in London, including a FREE map that you can use to hunt these beautiful blooms this Spring!
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When do roses bloom in London?
The rose (and, specifically, the Tudor Rose) is England’s national flower, and you can spot them in season throughout London during the months of June and July.
The weather impacts how roses bloom: excessive rain and wind can damage the flowers and increase the risk of fungal diseases that shorten the season. Conversely, roses love sunny conditions, so warmer spring weather can lead to earlier blooms.
Having this in mind, you can usually expect to see roses in London between late-May and July, but some varieties might bloom well into October.
London rose season 2026 forecast
Due to a spell of sunny weather this spring, roses are likely to make an early appearance from late-May and early June.
How long do rose blooms last in London?
Keeping in mind that certain rose varieties can bloom at different times, it is possible to see roses in London anywhere between mid-May and October.
Depending on the variety, rose blooms can last from 14 days to several weeks. Because gardens in London usually plant more than one variety, you can often see roses in bloom throughout the summer. It also means that you may find roses starting to flower in some areas where others have already finished.
Please do remember that some rose bush locations are in quiet residential areas and, as such, you should respect the people who live there. Please admire the flowers and take photos without trespassing into private property or blocking the pavement and roads.
Where to see roses in London?
Fortunately, London has no shortage of rose gardens to hunt during this season. As roses bloom between the end of spring and the start of summer, this is also the perfect time to go on flower-hunting walks and picnics in the city!
You can spot blossoms in several parts of London, many of which central and others in parks and gardens in the East and West ends of the city.
I created the below map with all the best places to see roses in London, including popular locations and hidden gems alike!
If you want to admire endless rose varieties at once, one of the best places to admire roses in London is Kew Gardens – famous for its Rose Gardens dating back to 1920 and boasting 170 different species!
This year, the new Wild Rose Garden at Kew Gardens will also be blooming for the first time since being planted in 2024. The new garden boasts over 70 types of wild roses that will flower between May and September.
Final thoughts
I hope this guide is helpful for your rose hunts in London this season!
Missed rose season? Don’t worry! Each year, London has plenty of blooms sprouting all over between March and September – perfect for whimsical and very Instagrammable photo ops.
Check out my other London blossom guides:
- Complete London Sunflower Season Guide (coming up)
