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  • ROSA 'Happy Retirement'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ROSA 'Happy Retirement'

    Commonly known as Rose

     AWARD
    POLYANTHA & FLORIBUNDA

    Soft pink
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Blooms in flushes throughout summer and autumn. Bee friendly
    • Pests & Diseases
      See header 'ROSA'
    • Place of origin
      Germany. 2000. Hans Jürgen Evers. Introduced into UK by Eurosa 2000.
    • Deciduous
      Dark green, glossy, toothed leaves
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Soft pink
    • Semi-double
      Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
      Cluster-flowering floribunda. Large flowers to 11cm (4½in) across, wavy-petalled, around clusters of golden stamens
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      90cm (36in)
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Fragrance (1-10) 1-2, light
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
      Cottage garden
      Suitable for small gardens
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
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