You Garden 'Queen Elizabeth' Bare Root Rose

15 GBP

One of the most popular roses and for good reason - Queen Elizabeth is a gorgeous variety with large, pink, double blooms that flower continuously all summer long.This tall bush produces clusters of beautifully ruffled, fully double, light pink roses that contrast perfectly against the dark green, leathery foliage. Each rose is accompanied by a delicate light scent that is sure to delight wherever you plant it. Growing to around 2m tall, it's a very neat, tidy, and impactful Bush rose for its size and will impress everyone who admires it. These gorgeous blooms will also make exceptional cut flowers for you to enjoy is a vase arrangement indoors. Supplied as a bare-root plant (dormant Oct-Mar) ready to plant now. Caring for your Bare Root Rose On receipt, soak the roots in water for at least two hours (overnight is better). Planting in Ground Select an appropriate spot for your rose, making sure that you give it enough space to grow Dig a hole twice the width of the roots, fork over the bottom to loosen the soil Add some good quality fertiliser e.g. Blood Fish & Bone Aim to plant at the same depth as the soil mark on the trunk. Holding the rose upright with one hand, slowly backfill the hole with soil. Use your heel to compact the soil around the rose to ensure good contact with the roots Planting In Pots If you're planting into pots, place some old rocks, stones, or gravel in the bottom of the pot for drainage Always try to use the best compost you can buy Add some sand or grit to aid drainage You are again aiming to plant to the depth of the soil mark. Firm down as you fill and press down hard with your heel when the pot is full Brand: You Garden

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