Happy Retirement

Happy Retirement 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: Soft pink with a warm golden-yellow centre
Fragrance: Light, sweet fragrance
Bloom Shape: Semi-double, cupped blooms
Blooming Habit: Repeat-flowering from midsummer through early autumn
Size of Blooms: Medium (approximately 8–9 cm across)

Plant Characteristics

Height: ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
Spread: ~60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy shrub
Foliage: Glossy, dark green foliage with good coverage

Growing Conditions

Climate Suitability: Fully hardy in temperate climates like the UK (RHS Hardiness Rating H6)
Position: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade (minimum 4–6 hours sunlight per day)
Soil:

• Fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained

• Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH

Watering:

• Water regularly during dry weather

• Avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of fungal disease

Care & Maintenance

Pruning:

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

• Remove dead, damaged, or weak stems and shape the bush for airflow

Feeding:

• Feed in early spring with a balanced rose fertiliser

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

Mulching:

• Mulch in spring using well-rotted manure or compost

• Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds

Pest & Disease Resistance

• Good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust

• Maintain good air circulation and proper spacing

• Use preventive care if disease pressure is high in wet conditions

Garden Use

• Suitable for rose beds, borders, and containers

• Makes an ideal gift rose, especially for celebratory occasions

• Great as a cut flower and for companion planting with lavender, salvia, and low-growing perennials

If you're thinking of purchasing Happy Retirement 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.