Melcourt SylvaGrow® Rose, Tree & Shrub Compost is a high-quality, 100% peat-free planting medium, meticulously formulated to support the successful establishment and vigorous growth of roses, trees, shrubs, and other ornamental plants. Endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), this compost is widely trusted by professional landscapers and gardening enthusiasts across the UK. Its blend of sustainable British materials, including conifer bark, wood fibre, coir, and green compost, ensures a rich, friable texture that enhances soil structure, nutrient retention, and water-holding capacity. Ideal for planting in borders, beds, and general garden use, SylvaGrow® provides a balanced, slow-release nutrient supply, promoting healthy root development and long-term plant vitality.
Features & Benefits
100% Peat-Free: Environmentally responsible choice, reducing peatland exploitation.
RHS Endorsed: Recognized for excellence in horticultural performance.
Sustainable Composition: Made from UK-sourced conifer bark, wood fibre, coir, and green compost.
Balanced Slow-Release Nutrients: Supports plant health over extended periods without the need for immediate feeding.
Improves Soil Structure: Enhances aeration and drainage, facilitating robust root systems.
High Organic Matter Content: Boosts nutrient retention and moisture-holding capacity.
Easy to Handle: Free-flowing and simple to incorporate using basic gardening tools.
Vegan-Friendly: Contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Ideal Applications
Planting: Bare-root, root-balled, and container-grown roses, trees, and shrubs.
Borders & Beds: Enhancing soil quality in ornamental and mixed planting areas.
General Garden Use: Suitable for a wide range of garden planting applications.
Note: SylvaGrow® Rose, Tree & Shrub Compost is designed for planting out. For potting and container use, consider SylvaGrow® Multi-Purpose or other specialised blends

Bag Size: 40 Litres
Composition: Conifer bark, wood fibre, coir, green compost
pH Range: 6.5 – 7.5
Bulk Density: 420 – 470 kg/m³
Particle Size: 0–10mm
Origin: UK