An exquisite and fragrant, hybrid tea rose with strong bushy growth and excellent resistance to disease, Whartons Roses ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ Hybrid Tea Bush Rose is an enchanting variety. Repeat flowering throughout the summer and into autumn, the wonderful flowers create a elegant display.
Combining RHS Award of Garden Merit winning reliability and resistance to disease, with an immaculate hybrid tea bloom formation and an incredible sweet heady fragrance, this rose a worthy addition to any garden. Adding to its ornamental appeal, beneath its roses is dark green glossy foliage that creates a magnificent frame for the flowers.
Perfect for creating captivating container displays or for planting in rose borders and mixed beds, its wonderful and long-lasting floral display will create a dazzling feature that can be enjoyed year after year.
Plant details
- Breeder: Whartons Roses
- Colour: Pale pink
- Fragrance: Highly scented
- Flowering period: June, July, August, September (Repeat flowering)
- Pot size: 3-Litre
Growing conditions
- Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
- Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral (suitable for all soil types)
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Best location
- Aspect: East, South or West facing
- Sunlight: Full sun
Expected plant growth
- Plant height: Up to 95cm (after 3 years)
- Plant spread: 70cm
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
Plant rosa ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ in sunny spot in moist, free draining soil. Add a sprinkling of mycorrhizal fungi around the base to encourage root growth and well-rotted manure. Regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage new buds to form.