Rosa Neil Diamond (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Strongly fragrant, Rosa Neil Diamond is a showy Hybrid Tea rose with very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), full, high-centered, deep pink flowers, adorned with white speckle and stripes. Opening from long, pointed buds, they are packed with 40-50 petals and exude an intense rose fragrance.
Strongly fragrant, Rosa Neil Diamond is a showy Hybrid Tea rose with very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), full, high-centered, deep pink flowers, adorned with white speckle and stripes. Opening from long, pointed buds, they are packed with 40-50 petals and exude an intense rose fragrance. Blooming in flushes from spring to fall, they are borne on long stems, making them ideal for cutting. The foliage of glossy, dark green leaves is an ideal backdrop for their summer-long floral display. Bushy, upright, handsomely shaped, this eye-catching shrub deserves a spot in the mixed border or in containers.
- Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) with a 2-3 ft. spread (60-90 cm).
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- An excellent choice for beds and borders or containers. Great cut flowers.
- Susceptible to blackspot.
- Bred by Tom Carruth (United States, before 2011).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
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| Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Hybrid Tea Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ (90cm) |
| 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, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |