Cream to pastel pink, tightly packed, perfumed petals give Whartons Roses ‘Joie De Vivre’ Bush Rose a romantic, luxurious appearance. Perfect for creating a dramatic and eye-catching garden display, the long-lasting flowers fill the garden with perfect pastel hues and uplifting fragrance.
In addition to its wonderful flowers and fragrance, this rose has lustrous, dark green foliage that frames and accentuates the elegance of the blooms. Forming into a neat and compact shrub, it is surprisingly low maintenance to grow and has excellent resistance to pests and disease, so will look at its best throughout the season with minimal care. This has been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society who have give it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit for its robust and reliable growth.
A wonderful addition to a large container to add colour to patio and seating areas or perfect for planting as part of a mixed flower bed, this exquisite rose will return year after year with an unforgettable display of blooms.
Plant details
- Breeder: Whartons Roses
- Colour: Pastel pink
- Bloom type: Double
- Fragrance: Scented
- Flowering period: June, July, August, September, October (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 70cm (after 3 years)
- Plant spread: 60cm
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
An easy and reliable rose to grow, plant rosa ‘Joie De Vivre’, in a position with full sun in free draining soil. When planting add mycorrhizal fungi to encourage root growth and a layer of well-rotted manure. Remember to regularly deadhead spent flowers.