David Austin Rose Bring Me Sunshine
£29.99
David Austin Rose ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ – 3L Pot, 20cm (Width x Height)
Plant Fact File:
- Plant Type: Shrub Rose
- Cultivar: ‘Bring Me Sunshine’
- Container Size: 3L
- Dimensions: 20cm (Width) x 20cm (Height)
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flower Form: Double
- Fragrance: Strong, Citrus
- Bloom Time: Summer to fall
- Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Hardiness: USDA zones 5-9
Description:
The David Austin Rose ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ is a delightful shrub rose prized for its cheerful yellow blooms and strong citrus fragrance. This cultivar comes in a 3L container, measuring approximately 20cm in both width and height. With its compact, bushy growth habit, ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ is an excellent choice for containers, mixed borders, or as a focal point in smaller gardens.
Key Features:
- Yellow Blooms: ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ produces abundant double blooms in a vibrant yellow hue, reminiscent of sunshine and happiness. The flowers emit a strong citrus fragrance, adding to the uplifting atmosphere.
- Compact Growth: With its compact and bushy growth habit, this rose is well-suited for smaller gardens and containers. It can also be grown in mixed borders, providing year-round interest.
- Hardy: ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ is hardy in USDA zones 5-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. It performs best in well-draining, fertile soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Planting Tips:
- Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with well-draining soil.
- Dig a hole slightly larger than the pot size and loosen the soil at the bottom.
- Carefully remove the plant from its container and gently tease out the roots.
- Place the plant in the center of the hole and backfill with soil, firming it gently around the roots.
- Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.
- Mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.