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A Whiter Shade of Pale Rose
£28.00
4 Litre pot
Key information
The A Whiter Shade of Pale rose is a soft, pale pink hybrid tea rose with large, high-centred blooms and a strong, sweet fragrance. It performs well in sunny or part-shade spots and flowers in repeat flushes throughout the season. Its upright habit and long stems make it perfect for cutting. This rose adds elegance and a gentle glow to borders, beds, or containers.
Please note: Available for spring delivery. A member of the team will be in touch in March to organise delivery.
Good to know
Flowering
Scented
Pollinator
Add a Medium pot
Delivery & Returns
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Top Tip
Water at the base rather than overhead to keep the pale petals clean and reduce the risk of disease.
How to care for A Whiter Shade of Pale Rose
Aspect
Happy in partial and full sun
The Whiter Shade of Pale rose thrives in sunny conditions but can do well in part shade as long as it receives at least 4 hours of sunshine per day.
Care Level
Easy
Deadhead regularly, this rose is an excellent repeat flowerer. Prune in late winter or early spring, removing any dead, damaged or weak-looking stems.
Watering
Regularly
The rose needs lots of water when establishing.
Feeding
Compost & Rose Feed
Plant with a high quality, peat-free compost. Use a rose feed in early spring and again mid summer to encourage flowering.
Soil
Tolerates most soil types
A Whiter Shade of Pale doesn't like to sit in soggy soil, don't let it become waterlogged. Ensure good drainage by using potting grit when planting.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Rosa 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' (Peafanfare) (PBR) (Hybrid Tea Rose)
PLANT TYPE
Flowers every year (perennial)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Medium
HARDINESS
Hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
4 Litre
TOXICITY
Not that has been reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH (3-5 YEARS)
Height - 1m, Width - 1m
How to pot a plant
In this Soto Masterclass we take you through the steps on how to pot a plant.
Follow along with Max as he demonstrates the importance of drainage holes, how to use compost and watering after planting
