A remarkably free-flowering rose with rich blood-red blooms that hold their colour beautifully through to full bloom. Produces well-formed flowers with high centres on long, strong stems. Known for its lovely fragrance and lasting qualities as a cut flower, it is an excellent choice for both garden display and floral arrangements. The bush has an upright, bushy habit with glossy, healthy foliage.
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.
