The Sun newspaper has announced the results of its Prettiest Rose Competition run through garden centres across the country.

• First Prize (£1,000) went to Maggie Philippson, who won a First Prize at Ayletts Nurseries, St. Albans, Herts
• Second Prize (£500) was won by Sarah Mansfield, who won her First Prize at Scotsdales, Cambridge.
• Third Prize winner  (£250) was Rowena Beckwith , who won a First Prize at Bambridge Garden Centre, Hants.

There were also three Highly Commended entries, each winning £100:

• Elizabeth Aubury at Fresh @ Burcot Garden Centre, Bromsgrove
• Tom Youells at Millbrook Gravesend, Kent.
• Stephanie Backley at St. Peter’s Garden Centre, Jersey