{"product_id":"whartons-roses-minerva-floribunda-rose","title":"Whartons Roses ‘Minerva’ Floribunda Rose (3-Litre Pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurgundy buds open to a cascade of ruffled rich purple-crimson flowers on the unforgettable \u003cstrong\u003erosa ‘Minerva’ from Whartons Roses\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dark hues have an almost silvery sheen which adds to its luxurious appeal throughout its long flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn enchanting variety of floribunda, this rose can have up to 40 flowers per stem to form an incredible bouquet of blooms across the plant. This is accentuated by its heady, sweet fragrance that is a wonderful treat to enjoy in the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect planting in garden borders, containers and an array of smaller outside spaces, it is dramatic enough to create an eye-catching feature on its own but also looks wonderful combined with other plants in jewel-like tones. It also makes an excellent, fragrant cut flower to admire around the home as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing above dark green, healthy foliage, this shrub forms an exquisite and healthy looking shrub that is also low maintenance and reliable to grow, returning year after year with cascade of colour and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/collections\/whartons-roses\"\u003eWhartons Roses\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-crimson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly scented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Litre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, Alkaline, Neutral (suitable for all soil types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest location\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e East, South or West facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpected plant growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to 90cm (after 3 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spread: \u003c\/strong\u003e60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll measurements are approximate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for your rose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy and reliable rose to grow, plant rosa ‘Minerva’, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whartons Roses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58350445232453,"sku":"1247873","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/4bb52756-whartons-minerva-vassancar-bush-rose.jpg?v=1782227599","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/whartons-roses-minerva-floribunda-rose","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}