Rosa The McCartney Rose® (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Commanding attention, Rosa The McCartney Rose® is a strongly scented Hybrid Tea rose boasting large, double, brilliant pink flowers, 3.5 in. across (9 cm), packed with 20 to 40 petals adorned with deep pink reverses. The exquisite blossoms exude a sweet, candy-like fragrance. Blooming in flushes from spring to early fall, they stand out against the lush foliage of semi-glossy, medium green leaves.
Commanding attention, Rosa The McCartney Rose® is a strongly scented Hybrid Tea rose boasting large, double, brilliant pink flowers, 3.5 in. across (9 cm), packed with 20 to 40 petals adorned with deep pink reverses. The exquisite blossoms exude a sweet, candy-like fragrance. Blooming in flushes from spring to early fall, they stand out against the lush foliage of semi-glossy, medium green leaves. This bushy, upright shrub rose was offered as a birthday gift to Sir Paul from his record company. Perfect for beds, borders, or as a flowering hedge. A great rose for cutting too.
- Portland Rose Society Gold Award.
- Grows up to 3-6 ft. tall (90-180 cm) and 2 ft. wide (60 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds and borders, containers or as a flowering hedge. 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.
- Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that
- Bred by Alain Meilland (1940-….) (France, before 1988).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| 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, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |