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We offer a wide range of roses for every garden aesthetic.
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130 Old Geelong Rd
Hoppers Crossing
VIC 3029
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Sunday: 10 am–3 pm
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The Mother and Child rose is a hybrid tea rose with beautiful dark pink flowers that represent the special bond between a mother and her child. When planting this variety, remember to choose a site with well-draining soil that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Dig a hole that is twice as wide and deep as the root ball of the rose and mix in some compost or well-rotted manure to enrich the soil. Place the rose in the hole and water it deeply to help settle the soil. Remember to prune the rose bush in late winter or early spring as this will save the plant from any terrible disease that pests may create.
Pruning is an essential task for maintaining healthy and attractive roses. When it comes to mother and child roses, it is important to prune them carefully to ensure their continued growth and vitality. Mother and child roses produce long, flexible canes that can easily become tangled and overwhelming, so regular pruning is necessary to prevent them from becoming too tangled or diseased.
To prune these roses, remove any dead or damaged wood, then cut back any branches growing in the wrong direction or are too close together. Focus on thinning out the interior of the plant to promote airflow and light penetration, and trim the tips of the remaining canes to encourage new growth. By pruning mother and child roses correctly, gardeners can help these beautiful plants thrive and bloom year after year.
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Mother and Child roses typically bloom in late spring or early summer, although the exact blooming season can vary depending on the climate and growing conditions. These roses produce large clusters of fragrant flowers ranging in colour from white to pink to deep red. The blooming season can last for several weeks, and with proper care, the plants may produce additional blooms throughout the growing season.
Mother and Child roses, also known as rambling roses, are vigorous climbers that can grow up to 6 meters tall or more under ideal growing conditions. However, their growth can be affected by factors such as pruning, soil quality, sunlight exposure, and temperature, which can impact their ultimate height. To control the height of Mother and Child roses, gardeners can prune them regularly and train them to grow along a trellis or other support structure. It is also important to provide these roses with adequate water and nutrients to support their growth and keep their tall elegant stems healthy. With proper care and maintenance, Mother and Child roses can be a stunning addition to any garden or landscape.
Yes. Mother and Child roses, also known as rambling roses, are often prized for their strong and sweet fragrance. The flowers of these roses typically have a strong, sweet scent that can be enjoyed throughout the blooming season. The fragrance can vary depending on the cultivar, with some varieties producing a stronger scent than others. Some common fragrances associated with Mother and Child roses include notes of citrus, spice, and honey.
There are many reasons to choose Mother and Child roses for your garden. Not only are they a highly disease resistant rose variety, but they offer highly fragrant clusters with elegant strong stems. The Mother and Child rose produces soft pink flowers that add colour to any garden. They are also heavily scented and extremely hardy due to their dark green foliage. Because they are disease tolerant, these roses can be used for many purposes, including garden beds, borders, and cut flowers. However, they have a relatively short vase life - up to seven days.
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