Rosa Annas Promise (Grandiflora Rose)
Named after Anna Bates from the British television series Downton Abbey, Rosa Anna’s Promise is an exquisite Grandiflora rose with large, 4 in. across (10 cm), golden tan flowers (35 petals), adorned with a pink blush and copper reverses. Opening from long, elegant, pointed buds, the brilliant blossoms have a spicy, fruit fragrance.
Named after Anna Bates from the British television series Downton Abbey, Rosa Anna's Promise is an exquisite Grandiflora rose with large, 4 in. across (10 cm), golden tan flowers (35 petals), adorned with a pink blush and copper reverses. Opening from long, elegant, pointed buds, the brilliant blossoms have a spicy, fruit fragrance. Borne on long stems, they can be single, double, or held in small clusters. Excellent for cutting, they bloom in flushes from spring to fall and contrast nicely with the foliage of glossy, dark green leaves.
- Grows up to 5-6 ft. tall (150-180 cm) and 4-5 ft. wide (120-150 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds, borders, flowering hedges, or containers. Stunning when mass-planted. Excellent cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer.
- Bred by Tom Carruth (United States, circa 2013).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Grandiflora Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spacing | 60″ (150cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |