Rosa Queen Mother

Rosa 'Queen Mother': A Regal Rose for Your Garden

Rosa 'Queen Mother,' a true regal beauty, graces your garden with its elegant blooms and timeless charm. This exceptional rose variety is a favorite among gardeners for its stunning appearance and captivating fragrance. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore Rosa 'Queen Mother,' including maintenance tips, height, and spread information, to help you cultivate a flourishing and regal garden.

Rosa 'Queen Mother' Overview

• Height: 120-150 cm (48-60 inches)
• Spread: 90-120 cm (36-48 inches)

Why Choose Rosa 'Queen Mother'?

Rosa 'Queen Mother' is a popular choice among gardeners for several compelling reasons:

1. Elegant Blooms: This rose variety features large, fully double, deep pink flowers with a lovely fragrance, creating a stunning visual and sensory experience.

2. Attractive Foliage: The dark green leaves provide an exquisite backdrop for the richly colored blooms.

3. Classic Appeal: 'Queen Mother' offers a timeless and classic appeal, perfect for both traditional and modern garden designs.

4. Low Maintenance: While it boasts a regal presence, 'Queen Mother' is surprisingly easy to care for, making it accessible to gardeners of all levels of experience.

Planting and Maintenance

To ensure your Rosa 'Queen Mother' thrives and continues to enhance your garden, here are some essential tips for planting and maintenance:

Planting:

• Location: Choose a sunny spot with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal blooming.

• Soil: Ensure well-drained soil with organic matter. Amending the soil can improve its quality and fertility.

• Spacing: Plant Rosa 'Queen Mother' approximately 90-120 cm (36-48 inches) apart to allow for their growth and spread.

Care and Maintenance:

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage.

• Pruning: Regularly prune to maintain the desired shape and remove dead or weak growth. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

• Fertilization: Feed your 'Queen Mother' rose with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring and again in early summer.

• Pests and Diseases: Keep an eye out for common rose pests and diseases. Proper care and vigilant monitoring can help prevent and address issues.

Styling with Rosa 'Queen Mother'

Rosa 'Queen Mother' offers various styling options in your garden:

• Rose Borders: Use them to create elegant and fragrant rose borders, combining them with other rose varieties for a captivating display.

• Cut Flower Gardens: 'Queen Mother' roses are excellent for cut flower gardens, providing you with stunning blooms for bouquets and arrangements.

• Formal Gardens: Incorporate them into formal garden designs, adding a touch of regal charm to your outdoor space.

• Mixed Borders: Combine them with other flowering plants and shrubs to create diverse and vibrant garden borders.

In Conclusion

Rosa 'Queen Mother' is a regal rose that brings elegance and timeless beauty to your garden. With its stunning blooms, classic appeal, and low maintenance requirements, this rose is suitable for gardeners of all levels of experience. By following the care and maintenance guidelines, your Rosa 'Queen Mother' will flourish, enhancing the aesthetics and fragrance of your outdoor space. Add this exceptional rose to your garden and enjoy its enduring beauty and classic charm

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

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All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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