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Rose 'Dark Lady'

Rose 'Dark Lady' is a stunning English style rose admired for its large richly coloured crimson blooms and strong old fashioned fragrance. This beautiful rose produces deeply cupped flowers through spring, summer, and autumn, creating a dramatic display in New Zealand gardens. The lush green foliage provides a perfect backdrop to the velvety blooms while maintaining an elegant appearance throughout the growing season. Rose 'Dark Lady' is ideal for rose gardens, mixed borders, and feature planting where colour, fragrance, and classic rose beauty are desired. Its luxurious flowers make it a standout addition to any landscape.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Rose Plants
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
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Sku15138

How to grow Rose 'Dark Lady' in NZ

Rose 'Dark Lady' grows best in full sun with fertile well drained soil enriched with organic matter. Choose a planting position that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day to encourage healthy growth and prolific flowering. Water regularly during establishment and throughout dry periods, especially during summer. Applying mulch around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Feed with a quality rose fertiliser during spring and summer to support vigorous flowering and healthy foliage development. Good airflow around the plant will help reduce the likelihood of disease.

Rose 'Dark Lady' care tips

Rose 'Dark Lady' benefits from regular care to maintain strong growth and continuous flowering. Water deeply during extended dry periods to support healthy blooms and foliage. Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage repeat flowering from spring into autumn. Prune during winter to shape the plant, remove dead or damaged branches, and stimulate fresh new growth. Mulching around the root zone improves soil quality and helps conserve moisture. Feeding with a balanced rose fertiliser during active growth encourages healthy foliage, strong stems, and abundant fragrant flowers throughout the season.

Rose 'Dark Lady' size, spacing, and growth rate

Rose 'Dark Lady' typically grows to around 1.2 to 1.5 metres tall with a spread of approximately 1 metre, depending on growing conditions and pruning. Growth is moderate under sunny conditions with fertile well drained soil and regular feeding. Plants should generally be spaced around 80 centimetres to 1 metre apart to allow healthy airflow and room for development. This English style rose forms a bushy rounded habit with dense foliage and repeated flushes of flowers throughout the growing season. Its elegant size makes it suitable for borders, feature planting, and rose gardens.

Landscaping uses for Rose 'Dark Lady'

Rose 'Dark Lady' is widely used in landscaping for rose gardens, cottage gardens, mixed borders, and feature planting. The richly coloured fragrant blooms create a dramatic focal point and add classic elegance to outdoor spaces. This rose works beautifully when planted in groups for bold colour displays or combined with perennials and shrubs for layered planting designs. The flowers are also excellent for cutting and floral arrangements indoors. Rose 'Dark Lady' suits both formal and informal garden styles and provides long lasting seasonal beauty throughout New Zealand landscapes.

Why buy Rose 'Dark Lady' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Rose 'Dark Lady' plants that are carefully grown for strong establishment and excellent performance in New Zealand gardens. Our experienced team provides expert advice to help customers select the best roses for their landscaping and planting projects. We are committed to offering healthy and vigorous plants that provide long lasting beauty and reliable flowering. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company delivers excellent customer service, quality plants, and reliable nationwide delivery that makes buying roses online easy and convenient.

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