David Austin Rose 'The Mill On The Floss' (22cm pot)

A rose is essential in any garden, terrace or balcony. They are extraordinary shrubs, always elegant and very versatile as they fit various styles, adapt well to different soil types and, apart from a few hours of direct sun per day, need little else to beautify gardens, beds and planters. The famous “David Austin” English roses – created by the man himself – combine the beauty and fragrance of old roses with the resilience and continuous flowering of modern roses, resulting in exuberant rosette-shaped flowers with many petals, varied colors and intense fragrances (such as myrrh, fruits, tea, among others). These roses are highly appreciated for their timeless beauty, fragrance and ability to bloom abundantly, bringing a touch of romance and sophistication to green spaces, from spring/summer through to autumn.

Scientific name: Rosa spp.
Variety/cultivar name: Fragrant rose ‘The Mill On The Floss’
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Outdoor plant
Approximate height: 50cm
Pot diameter: 22cm (6Lt)

The Mill On The Floss rose produces large clusters of elegant cup-shaped flowers, each with a small tuft of stamens. Initially pink in tone, tending to become lighter or lilac as they open, with individual petals beautifully defined by their crimson edges, gracefully swaying on slightly arched branches and possessing a sweet fruity fragrance. This rose forms a dense shrub, covered in glossy foliage. Named in honor of George Eliot’s novel, first published in 1860. Just as the novel explores the passions and delicate conflicts of young Maggie Tulliver, this rose presents graceful and emotive flowers, and each rose has a unique charm that stands out above the foliage, radiating beauty and delicacy.

Characteristics of Rose ‘The Mill On The Floss’:
Flower color: Pink tending to fade to a lilac tone.
Fragrance: Sweet and fruity.
Flower size: Medium (5-9cm diameter)
Height: Can reach up to 1.40mt, ideal for romantic gardens, or for training on small structures like arches.

CARE
Light: Full sun (without about 4 hours of direct sun/day, it won’t flower well).
Temperature: Roses are well adapted to our temperate climate. They enjoy temperatures between 15ºC to 28ºC but tolerate lower temperatures well (down to -20°C).
Watering: Moderate – after planting, in the first summer and during flowering periods. Reduce watering in winter – when outdoors, let the rain take care of watering (only water if a prolonged dry period occurs).
Fertilization: Use fertilizer suitable for roses, in spring-summer, following the instructions on the product label.
Pruning: Like most roses, this variety also tolerates pruning well. Remove dry/damaged branches and wilted flowers, promoting flowering and maintaining the desired shape. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.
Soil: They adapt well to various soil/substrate types, as long as they are light and rich in organic matter (they love humus). The soil should be well-drained as they don’t tolerate waterlogging.
Pet Friendly: Most roses themselves are not considered toxic plants for pets. However, if ingested, the thorns can cause serious injuries.

Tip: Roses don’t like excessive wind exposure, but the chosen location should be airy to prevent the appearance of fungi on leaves and flowers.

WARNING! Representative photograph – the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog, so it is a reference. A planta fornecida será similar à da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poderá variar na forma, aparência ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso plástico que se vê na fotografia.