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'Birthday Boy' Hybrid Tea Rose

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Hereford

Plant in a 4.5L Pot

30-60cm inc. pot on arrival

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'Birthday Boy' Hybrid Tea Rose

  • Birthday Boy boasts large cupped lilac and deep pink swirled blooms that are produced singularly or in small clusters on disease free glossy green foliage
  • This compact plant is ideal for large containers or borders and is a good choice for cutting
  • Grow in any well-drained, fertile soil in full sun and feed twice a year with a rose fertiliser. Deadhead your roses for repeat flowering throughout the summer
  • Makes a perfect gift
  • Proudly grown in the UK
  • Hybrid tea roses are large with fragrant flowers held alone on straight stems. They flower repeatedly and are bred for hardiness, vigour and a classic look
  • Depending on the time of year, your rose may have been professionally hard-pruned by our growers to ensure its long term health and strength
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What to expect

Supplied as

4.5L Pot
Supplied in a 4.5 litre pot

Height on arrival

30-60cm inc. pot

Eventual height

90cm

Eventual spread

60cm
This rose reaches a spread of approx 60cm after 2-5 years unless pruned.

Flower colour

Pink, lilac
Swirled deep pink and lilac blooms

Habit

Upright
An upright, bushy rose

Hardiness

Fully hardy
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)

Spacing

60cm
Hybrid tea roses should be spaced at their mature width. If planting three or more roses or a rose hedge, space them at half of their mature width.

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, the 'Birthday Boy' Hybrid Tea Rose can be successfully grown in a pot that is at least 40 cm deep, though you may need to protect the roots if temperatures drop below -5°C.

How big does it get?

The 'Birthday Boy' Hybrid Tea Rose typically reaches a mature height of 0.8 to 1.2 metres and a spread of 0.6 to 1.0 metres.

How much sunlight does this need?

The 'Birthday Boy' Hybrid Tea Rose thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce the best blooms.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

The 'Birthday Boy' Hybrid Tea Rose thrives in a rich, fertile, and well-drained soil that retains some moisture.

How much watering does this plant need?

The 'Birthday Boy' Hybrid Tea Rose requires approximately 25 to 50 millimetres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.

Will this plant need pruning?

Yes, the 'Birthday Boy' Hybrid Tea Rose needs regular pruning to encourage healthy new growth and optimal flowering.

How hardy is this plant?

The 'Birthday Boy' rose is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C and suitable for all parts of the UK.

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Hereford

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Our perennials start life in the rolling Herefordshire hills, where Jack and his team trial over 250 new varieties each year to bring you the best performing and most sustainable plants in the UK. With over forty years of excellence, it’s no surprise that they’ve won the HTA Plant Grower of the Year award two years running.

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