Rosa ‘Happy Retirement', 3L
£18.00
notes
The floribunda bush rose, 'Happy Retirement' is much admired for its glossy green foliage, enhanced in summer by pointed pink buds, held in clusters, which open into pale pink, delicately scented, blooms, flowering over several months. These semi-double flowers prove irresistible to bees and other pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 120cm (3ft 11in) x 100cm (3ft 3in)
Features
notes
The floribunda bush rose, 'Happy Retirement' is much admired for its glossy green foliage, enhanced in summer by pointed pink buds, held in clusters, which open into pale pink, delicately scented, blooms, flowering over several months. These semi-double flowers prove irresistible to bees and other pollinators.
DETAILS
- Flowers: June to October
- Hardy
- It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence
- Also known as 'Rosa Tantoras'
PLANTING
- Well drained moist, fertile soil
- South, East or West aspects
- Full sun
CARE
Plant as with any other rose using Rootgrow Mycorrhizal Fungi to encourage good establishment of roots. Once established, continue to feed in spring.
Deadhead regularly to promote further flowering
Prune in early spring (late Feb) - floribundas flower best on new growth so cut back strongest stems to 10in from ground, and other less vigorous stems less severely
Hips are ornamental and not to be eaten
SCENT
Gentle powdery fragrance
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