A hardworking and compact variety, the Whartons Roses ‘Volcano’ Hybrid Tea Bush Rose will repeat flower with an abundance of blooms in shades of warming red, orange and yellow. Earning its place in any garden, the cascade of healthy and trouble-free roses will last through to autumn.
A multi-layered, richly coloured delight, the petals have the beautiful formation you would expect from a hybrid tea, while it flowers in such abundance it almost has the appearance of a floribunda.
Rosa ‘Volcano’ is perfect for planting in a pot or container but will also flourish in a flower bed or border and makes an excellent cut flower to enjoy around the home as well. Robust and reliable to grow, it will flourish for years to come with a display that get better as each year passes.
Plant details
- Breeder: Whartons Roses
- Colour: Red, orange, yellow
- 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 70cm (after 3 years)
- Plant spread: 40cm
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
Reliable and easy to grow, rosa ‘Volcano’ will thrive in sunny position in moist, free draining soil. Add a sprinkling of mycorrhizal fungi around the base and well-rotted manure when planting and remember to regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage new buds to form.