Rose - First Crush

Common Name:
First Crush Rose

Description:
First Crush is an enchanting hybrid tea rose celebrated for its romantic pastel blooms and intense perfume. Bred for both beauty and fragrance, this rose produces large, classic-shaped flowers in soft shades of lilac-pink that deepen slightly in cooler temperatures. The fragrance is a standout feature—rich, sweet and reminiscent of traditional old-world roses—making it a showstopper in garden beds and floral arrangements alike. Flowering in flushes from spring through to late autumn, First Crush thrives in Melbourne’s temperate climate with full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Its strong, upright growth habit and disease-resistant foliage make it easy to maintain with seasonal pruning and deadheading. Ideal as a feature shrub, cut flower specimen, or potted accent, this variety delivers ongoing performance with elegance and charm.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.2 m
Width: 0.9 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Lilac-pink
Soft Mauve

Key Attributes:
Scented flowers
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Disease Resistant

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested (particularly dogs and cats; stems have thorns and foliage may cause gastrointestinal upset in large quantities)

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Nepeta (Catmint)
Foxglove (Digitalis)
Heuchera
Box Hedge (Buxus)