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Deep Pink Roses

Scented Rose 'Deep Pink' (RosAroma12) – A Gift That Blooms with Beauty

Scented Rose 'Deep Pink' is a compact, repeat-flowering shrub rose renowned for its lush, richly coloured blooms and intoxicating classic fragrance. Each plant arrives brimming with healthy buds, promising an impressive display as soon as it reaches your door. This variety belongs to the RosAroma12 series, selected for its strong scent and reliable flowering.

Why Choose This Rose?

• Striking Colour: Deep pink petals create a bold focal point in any garden or patio display.
• Heavy Fragrance: Fills the air with the timeless scent of true roses—perfect for sensory gardens or fragrant borders.
• Instant Impact: Supplied covered in buds, this rose delivers an immediate splash of colour and scent upon arrival.
• Gift-Ready: Comes in a stylish zinc pot—just add a card for a thoughtful present.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Location: Best in full sun but tolerates light shade. Great for patios, balconies, or mixed borders.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0).
• Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; water deeply during dry spells.
• Feeding: Use a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush of flowers.
• Pruning: Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
• Mature Size: Typically reaches 40–60cm tall—ideal for containers or small gardens.
• Hardiness: Hardy throughout the UK (RHS H6); protect young plants from severe frosts if newly planted.

Design & Companion Ideas

• Add to cottage gardens with lavender or nepeta for classic charm.
• Create a striking container display by pairing with trailing lobelia or alyssum.
• Makes an elegant centrepiece on patios or balconies thanks to its compact size and decorative pot.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The rose can be planted year-round if kept in its pot, but spring and autumn are ideal for establishing in garden beds.
• How fast does it grow?
  This variety establishes quickly and will bloom within its first season, reaching mature size (40–60cm) within 2–3 years.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  Scented roses thrive in well-drained, fertile soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0). Add organic matter when planting for best results.