Hardy Shrub
FROM £17.99
Colour-changing flowers
Delicate fragrance
Awarded the prestigious accolade of Rose of the Year 2022!
Height Up to 100cm (39in)
Spread Up to 100cm (39in)
Hardy Shrub
patiocottage gardensscented gardenscut flower garden
full sunsun or semi shade
The prestigious Rose of the Year Award is highly prized by growers of promising new varieties. Bred by Colin Dickson, Rose 'It's A Wonderful Life' has been singled out for this accolade in 2022 for its exceptional beauty and garden performance! A profusion of apricot, pink blooms with over 60 petals per flower are borne throughout summer, with new blooms replacing those that fade. The blooms vary in their colour as temperatures fluctuate throughout the growing season.
This spectacular floribunda rose has an upright habit, with dark, glossy foliage that lasts holds well on the plant, remaining until late in the season. Rigorous trials, lasting over 2 years, demonstrated that this robust variety is strong growing and disease free. A worthy addition to patio planters, rose beds and mixed borders where it will become a treasured focal point throughout the summer months. Height and spread:100cm (39").
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Show Codes
2 Bare Root Plants (KF1408)
1 Bare Root Plant (KC0794)
These plants are lifted from the nursery field when dormant, and sent to you in late autumn or spring for planting. They often look dead on arrival, but they are just resting in the dormant period and will establish quickly for a strong start in the garden come spring. Set out in prepared soil in holes wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. Tread down the planting soil to knock out air pockets. Water well to settle. Apply a mulch to protect roots from cold temperatures. If conditions prevent immediate planting, set roughly into loose soil or a pot of compost (‘heeling in’) to protect the roots. Set these at the same level as they were in the nursery field – you should see a soil line at the base of the stem. Stake trees, taller shrubs and roses to prevent root disturbance.
Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.
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