Especially For You

Especially For You Rose

Top Planting Tips

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with plenty of daylight
• Use a good compost or manure when planting
• Feed your roses to help them bloom
• Give them enough space to grow

Flower Details

Colour: Bright, warm yellow often with soft orange or peachy tones at the petal edges
Fragrance: Medium strength, sweet and fruity scent
Bloom Shape: Large, high-centred hybrid tea form
Blooming Habit: Repeat-flowering from late spring through autumn
Size of Blooms: Large (approximately 10–12 cm across)

Plant Characteristics

Height: ~100–120 cm (3.3–4 ft)
Spread: ~60 cm (2 ft)
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy, with strong stems
Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves with good coverage and substance

Growing Conditions

Climate Suitability: Well-suited to the UK’s temperate climate
Position: Prefers full sun (minimum 6 hours of direct light daily)
Soil:

• Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil

• Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH

Watering:

• Water regularly, especially during dry spells

• Avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of fungal disease

Care & Maintenance

Pruning:

• Prune in early spring (late February to early March in the UK)

• Remove dead, damaged, or crossing stems and shape the plant

Feeding:

• Feed in early spring with a balanced rose fertiliser

• Follow with a high-potash feed after the first flush of blooms

Mulching:

• Mulch in spring with well-rotted manure or compost

• Helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds

Pest & Disease Resistance

• Moderate resistance to black spot and powdery mildew

• Keep area well-ventilated and avoid waterlogging

• Use preventative sprays or treatments if disease pressure is high

Garden Use

• Excellent for rose beds, mixed borders, or containers

• Also good for cutting due to strong stems and large, attractive blooms

• Pairs beautifully with blues and purples like lavender, salvia, and catmint

If you're thinking of purchasing Especially For You Rose then look no further than Thompson's Garden Centre. Order online or visit us at your local branch of Thompson's for more advice.