Layer upon layer of gently ruffled cerise, almost red flowers add a powerful injection of summer colour with Whartons Roses ‘Truly Loved’ Floribunda Bush Rose. A showy, showstopper the flowers form into clusters on single stems, to create a magnificent bouquet effect.
The intense colour of this rose is amplified by its glossy mid-green leaves, that creates a foil for the flowers and extends its ornamental appeal even before the buds appear. With a neat and compact growing habit, it is a wonderful addition to a pot or container where its vibrant hues add uplifting colour and beauty to admire around patio areas or entrances. It also makes an excellent edging, where its small form and long lasting display of flowers and foliage add structure and beauty.
With exquisite blooms and excellent healthy growth, this rose is a wonderful choice as a lasting tribute to a special person or a treat for yourself, as the flowers get better with each year that passes.
Plant details
- Breeder: Whartons Roses
- Colour: Cerise
- Fragrance: Lightly scented
- 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 60cm (after 3 years)
- Plant spread: 60cm
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
The ‘Truly Loved’ rose will thrive in sunny position in any moist, free draining soil. Add a sprinkling of mycorrhizal fungi around the base and well-rotted manure when planting and remember to regularly deadhead any spent flowers.