Description
This exquisite floribunda rose is a true delight for any garden. Its large clusters of soft apricot blooms, with a delicate and alluring scent, are the perfect complement to its strong, bushy growth and glossy green foliage. Not only does it look stunning in the border, but it also makes for a charming and low-maintenance hedge, and can be potted for an elegant touch to your patio or balcony. Voted as Rose of the Year 2020, this rose boasts an exceptional resistance to disease, making it an easy and worry-free addition to any garden. And with its hybrid tea-like flowers, it’s not only beautiful to admire in the garden, but also a wonderful addition to any indoor floral arrangements.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Sweet Honey Rose
- Hardiness:Fully Hardy
- How big will I get? Rosa ‘Sweet Honey’ can grow to a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.8m.
- Did You Know That:Roses come in many different colors, each with its own symbolic meaning. For example, red roses represent love and passion, while yellow roses represent friendship and joy?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Rosa ‘Sweet Honey’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Rosa ‘Sweet Honey’ prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Rosa ‘Sweet Honey’
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rosa ‘Sweet Honey’ can have problems with aphids, leafhoppers, and scale insects , it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildews.

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