Rose - Firefighter

Common Name:
Firefighter Rose

Description:
The Firefighter Rose is a distinguished hybrid tea rose renowned for its velvety, deep red blooms and potent, sweet fragrance. Developed by Orard in France and introduced in the early 2000s, this rose was named to honour the firefighters who lost their lives during the September 11 attacks, symbolising bravery and resilience. Its large, high-centred flowers, each boasting 40 to 45 petals, make it a favourite for cut flower arrangements. The plant exhibits a vigorous, upright growth habit with semi-glossy, dark green foliage, providing a striking contrast to its rich red blooms. Notably, the Firefighter Rose is nearly thornless, enhancing its appeal for gardeners and florists alike. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, demonstrating strong disease resistance and the ability to withstand intense heat, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Blooming repeatedly from late spring through autumn, this rose offers a prolonged display of colour and fragrance in the garden.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5 to 1.8 metres

• Width: 0.9 to 1.2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Scented Flowers

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Nearly Thornless

• Symbolic Memorial Plant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals; however, some individuals may experience mild skin irritation or digestive discomfort if they come into excessive contact with or ingest the plant.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)

• Catmint (Nepeta spp.)

• Salvia (Salvia spp.)

• Dianthus (Dianthus spp.)

• Boxwood (Buxus spp.)