Rose - Fiona's Wish

Common Name:
Rose 'Fiona's Wish'

Description:
Rose 'Fiona's Wish' is an elegant hybrid tea rose that combines classic rose form with a generous fragrance and bold colouring. Bred in Australia by Rankin/Swane in honour of opera singer Fiona Janes and to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation, this rose features large, high-centred blooms in rich tones of deep pink to raspberry, often with subtle mauve or violet undertones depending on the climate. The flowers are exceptionally fragrant, emitting a strong, sweet, old-world perfume that makes them a favourite for garden enjoyment and cut flower arrangements. This variety performs exceptionally well in Melbourne gardens, flourishing in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. It is a repeat bloomer, producing flushes of large flowers from spring through to autumn. The bush is upright and sturdy with dark green foliage, and it shows good disease resistance when properly maintained.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5 m

• Width: 1.2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep Pink

• Raspberry

• Mauve tones

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Scented flowers

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Excellent Cut Flower

• Repeat Flowering

• Bred in Australia

• Charity Rose (Make-A-Wish Foundation)

Toxicity:

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

Companion Plants:

• Nepeta (Catmint)

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Penstemon

• Dusty Miller

• Boxwood (Buxus)