Rosa 'The Wren'

Rosa 'The Wren'Whether youre looking for a thoughtful gift for a loved one or a new shrub to brighten up your own outdoor space, you cant go far wrong with this Bush Rose The Wren plant. Glossy dark green leaves emerge in spring, providing the perfect backdrop for the clusters of fragrant roses that bloom from apricot buds in summer. Appearing as early as June and repeat flowering into September, the stunning soft pink blooms will be the envy of your neighbours all

that gradually flush to a pale pink over time

while its architectural form and long-lasting blooms make it a garden favourite

heat tolerant and easier to grow than many other Gardenia varieties

ideally in moist but well-drained soil

showing off a sour and sweet kick once they are picked in their cropping season of July - September

The blooms are made of tissue-paper thin petals that autumn away usually within a day after bursting from their buds

although it can suffer a couple different blights

It is a worthy source of nectar for hummingbirds

with aromatic

They are an exquisite dwarf marigold variety noted for its excellent branching and for producing large and early anemone-crested double flowerheads which are edible and make great cut flowers

they can survive in drought-prone and coastal areas and most soil types

‘Red Edge’ can be used for naturalising garden displays and works well as low informal hedging