The ‘Ruby Anniversary’ shrub rose from Whartons Roses is the perfect way to celebrate 40 years of marriage. With clusters of delicately scented ruby red double blooms, that last from June to October, it will return year after year to create a symbolic reminder of the couple’s time together.
In addition to its wonderful vibrant ruby red blooms, this rose has mid-green glossy foliage that accentuates the beauty of the flowers and adds further interest to admire throughout the seasons. It is also a great way to attract bees and other pollinators into your outdoor space.
The miniature shrub rose has a compact and rounded habit, with strong upright stems, that means it can be planted in a wide range of positions around the garden. From large pots and containers to enhance patio and balcony areas, to a vibrant and colourful choice for city and courtyard gardens. It has strong upright stems, so it also works well as a cut flower to enjoy in displays around the home.
To get the best blooms from the ‘Ruby Anniversary’ shrub rose, plant it with some soil improver or well-rotted manure and then add a sprinkling of Mycorrhizal Fungi to encourage strong root growth. Position your rose in a sunny spot, in moist but well-drained soil. You will then enjoy many years of magnificent floral displays.
Details
- Size: 3-Litre Pot
- Date of introduction: 1993
- Flower colour: Red
- Fragrance: Delicate fragrance
- Foliage colour: Green
- Bloom type: Double
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Aspect: South or West facing
- Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
- Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Flowering period (Repeat flowering): June, July, August, September, October
- Features: Perfect for pots & containers, excellent cut flowers, attractive to wildlife
- Plant height (3 years): up to 0.8m
- Plant width (3 years): up to 0.6m
- Measurements are approximate