Rose - Bordeaux

Common Name:
Rose 'Bordeaux'

Description:
Rose 'Bordeaux' is a richly coloured, compact floribunda rose celebrated for its deep wine-red blooms and exceptional disease resistance. Bred by Meilland International in France, this variety produces generous clusters of double flowers in velvety burgundy shades, often appearing almost black-red in bud form. The blooms have a subtle fragrance and are set against dark, glossy green foliage that enhances the intensity of the flower colour. Ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or mass planting, 'Bordeaux' has a tidy, rounded growth habit and blooms prolifically from spring through to late autumn. This rose thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is well-suited to Melbourne’s climate. It requires minimal maintenance and is known for its resilience to black spot and mildew, making it a favourite for gardeners seeking bold colour with reliable performance.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.8 m

• Width: 0.7 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Burgundy

• Deep Red

• Black-red in bud

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Repeat Flowering

• Compact Growth Habit

• Excellent for Mass Planting

Toxicity:

• May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested (due to thorns and potential gastrointestinal irritation)

Companion Plants:

• Silver foliage plants like Artemisia or Dusty Miller

• Lavender

• Nepeta (Catmint)

• Coreopsis

• Salvia

• Small ornamental grasses