Rose - Diamond Jubilee

Common Name:
Diamond Jubilee Rose

Description:
The Diamond Jubilee Rose is a striking hybrid tea rose renowned for its elegant, creamy apricot blooms and strong fragrance. Bred in the mid-20th century to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Jackson & Perkins, this rose exudes classic beauty with its high-centred, fully double flowers that appear singly or in small clusters on long, upright stems. Each bloom reaches up to 10 cm in diameter, making it ideal for cutting. This variety thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Regular feeding and pruning will encourage repeat flowering throughout the warmer months. With proper care, this rose will reward gardeners with flushes of blooms from late spring through to autumn, accompanied by a delightful, sweet scent. Its glossy, dark green foliage offers excellent contrast to the pastel-toned flowers, enhancing its ornamental value in formal garden beds or as a feature in pots.

Form:
Shrub - Medium
Suitable for Topiary (with pruning)

Mature Size:
Height: 1.2 to 1.5 metres
Width: 1 metre

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Cream
Apricot
Soft Yellow

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Scented flowers
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Topiary

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities (due to prickles and plant matter); generally considered low risk.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Catmint (Nepeta)
Salvia
Geranium
Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)