What better way to celebrate, honor and remember our nation’s heroes than with a large planting of this uniquely striking rose. Memorial Day will stir patriotic feelings in the hearts of garden visitors with its enormous, perfectly formed flowers in an uncommonly pretty shade of orchid pink. Plus, this hybrid tea emits a very strong, old-fashioned rose perfume that harkens back to days of old, hinting at long-ago memories of wandering through Grandma’s cottage garden. Outstanding for cut-flower bouquets—just one rose will fill an entire room with fragrance. Plant in well-drained soil for best results. Rosa ‘WEKblunez’ PP16572
Is Jumbo the Way to Go?
This rose is available in a Jumbo Bareroot size. Ideal for gardeners who hate to wait, jumbo bareroots have a considerable head start over our standard #1 size.
Jumbo bareroot benefits:
Field grown 2-3 times the size of standard #1 barerootYou’ll receive a hefty bareroot with 6-9 “flower ready” canes50% more blooms in the first year, guaranteed How to prune your #1 and Jumbo bareroot roses
Botanical Name:Rosa ‘WEKblunez’ PP16572
Form:Rose
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:36 – 48 inches
Spread:24 – 36 inches
Spacing:24 – 36 inches
Hardiness Zone:4-10
Flowering Date:Late spring to fall
Planting Instructions:Dig a hole large enough to easily accommodate root structure. Place a small ‘hill’ of soil at the bottom of the hole. Place the plant at the proper height in the hole, and fill two-thirds full with soil. Using a gentle stream of water, fill the remainder of the hole. As the water seeps in, it will m
Winter Care:Mulch heavily around the base of the plant. Remove promptly in early spring.
Shipped:JUMBO BAREROOT
Growth Rate:Moderate once established.
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Pink
Flower Form:Very large, very double
Foliage Type:Clean green leaves
Pruning:On established plants removing spent blooms will encourage more flowers. Prune dramatically in early spring, after the danger of frost has passed and before new growth has begun
Soil Requirement:Well drained, humus enriched.
Watering Requirement:Roses prefer a thorough watering but do not like ‘wet feet’. Water early in the day to avoid wet conditions into the night which can cause issues with fungus and disease.
Additional Information:Roses prefer a thorough watering but do not like ‘wet feet’. Water early in the day to avoid wet conditions into the night which can cause issues with fungus and disease.
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