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
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
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’
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.