Large orchid pink blooms with a darker reverse sit elegantly on long stems with minimal thorns. Backed by lush green foliage and an intense Old Damask fragrance, this rose lives up to its name. Easy to grow and highly rewarding, it blooms in flushes throughout the season. The flowers, sometimes described as lavender pink or with an orchid wash, are borne mostly solitary and make an excellent choice for both garden display and cutting. Upright growth and healthy foliage complete its appeal.
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Water newly planted roses daily during their first season. Once established (after a year), two deep soaks per week during warm weather will keep them thriving. Apply a soil wetter in spring and again in mid-summer to improve water penetration. Feed every four weeks from late April to early May with a quality rose fertiliser. Prune in winter to encourage healthy new growth, and follow with a lime sulphur spray to help prevent fungal disease. Apply mulch to retain moisture, keeping it clear of the base of the plant.
