Unveil a burst of sunshine, with layers of golden yellow petals that adorn the magnificent Whartons Roses ‘Belle de Jour’. Its heady fragrance transports you to a garden filled with its complex blend of vanilla and apricot notes making it a truly glorious addition to any garden.
Given the prestigious Rose of the Year title in 2021, it has superb resistance to pests and disease to ensure the exquisite floral display looks its best year after year. With an abundance of perfectly formed flowers, this floribunda will create striking garden displays with blooms that last throughout the summer and into autumn.
Plant this enchanting rose in a container so you can position it to suit your style or create a heat-turning hedge that captivates with its colourful and highly scented flowers. You could also plant it in a flower bed mixed with contrasting delicate blue or lavender companion plants. The perfectly formed flowers are also magnificent as cut flowers to enjoy in floral displays around the home.
Plant details
- Breeder: Whartons Roses
- Colour: Yellow
- Fragrance: Highly fragrant
- Bloom type: Double
- 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 1m (after 3 years)
- Plant spread: 0.80m
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
Easy and reliable to grow, simply plant your rose in a sunny position in moist but free draining soil. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi around the base to encourage root growth and apply well-rotted manure when planting. Ensure your rose is well-watered until it is established and regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage new bud growth.