Rose - Forget Me Not

Common Name:
Forget Me Not Rose

Description:
Rosa 'Forget Me Not' is a charming hybrid tea rose that produces elegant, high-centred blooms in a cool-toned shade of lavender to lilac-blue. With a classic form and a gentle fragrance, this rose stands out for its rare colouring and refined beauty. The blooms are borne singly on long stems, making them ideal for cutting, and they appear in flushes from late spring through to autumn. The foliage is a healthy, deep green that provides a striking contrast to the soft, ethereal tones of the flowers. 'Forget Me Not' thrives in Melbourne's climate when planted in full sun and well-drained, enriched soil. It has good disease resistance when properly maintained and is a reliable performer in both rose beds and mixed borders. Its unusual colour makes it a favourite for romantic garden designs or as a thoughtful commemorative planting.

Form:
*Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
*Height: 1.2–1.5 m
*Width: 0.9–1.2 m

Aspect:
*Full Sun

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Lavender
*Lilac
*Soft Blue-Toned Pink

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

Toxicity:
Not considered toxic to humans or animals. Stems have thorns and should be handled with care.

Companion Plants:
*Lavandula ‘Munstead’
*Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’
*Catmint (Nepeta faassenii)
*Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’
*Delphinium ‘Blue Lace’