Description
Rosa ‘For Your Eyes Only’ is a compact shrub rose that produces clusters of eye-catching, deep pink flowers with a white eye at the center. The blooms are lightly fragrant and appear repeatedly throughout the summer and fall, set against dark green, glossy foliage. This disease-resistant rose grows to a height of 60-80cm, making it ideal for small gardens, containers, and borders. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Consider planting it alongside other roses or with contrasting colors, such as blue salvia or purple coneflowers, to make its vibrant blooms stand out even more.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):For Your Eyes Only Rose
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Rosa ‘For Your Eyes Only’ can grow to a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m.
- 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
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Rosa ‘For Your Eyes Only’ 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 ‘For Your Eyes Only’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Rosa ‘For Your Eyes Only’ should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Begin by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased wood from the plant, making sure to sterilize your pruning shears between cuts to prevent the spread of disease. Next, cut back any old wood to encourage the growth of new shoots, cutting back to a healthy bud or lateral branch. Remove any weak or spindly growth that won’t produce good blooms, focusing on leaving strong, healthy shoots that will produce plenty of flowers. Finally, shape the plant by cutting back any overly long or unruly shoots, creating a more compact, attractive plant. By following these steps, you can keep your shrub roses healthy and blooming beautifully year after year.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rosa ‘For Your Eyes Only’ can have problems with aphids, leafhoppers, and scale insects , it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildews. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It is not considered to be toxic.
