A cheery, uplifting addition to the summer garden, Whartons Roses ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ Hybrid Tea Bush Rose has beautiful butter yellow blooms that live up to its name.
Also known as the ‘Julia Childs’ rose, this highly fragrant variety adds sunshine shades to the garden that are a welcome burst of colour. It looks wonderful alongside a host of other summer favourites such as lavenders and dahlias, to create a riot of colour to enjoy.
With a profusion of fully double flowers, the layered petals form into a striking hybrid tea shape with a subtle ripple to the edge. This is wonderful to admire around the garden, but also creates a captivating cut flower display to enjoy around the home. In addition to its flowers, this bush rose has beautiful glossy dark green foliage, that adds to its ornamental appeal.
Given the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society and Named Rose of the Year 2010, this exquisite variety will be a joy to grow as much as it is to admire.
Plant details
- Breeder: Whartons Roses
- Colour: Yellow
- 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 75cm (after 3 years)
- Plant spread: 60cm
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
Plant rosa ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ in a bright and sunny spot in any soil that is moist, but free draining. When planting your rose, add a sprinkling of mycorrhizal fungi and a layer of well-rotted manure. Regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage new buds to form and extend the flowering season.