Rose - Homage a Barbara

Common Name:
Rose 'Homage à Barbara'

Description:
Rose 'Homage à Barbara' is a stunning French-bred hybrid tea rose that offers dramatic flair in any garden setting. Bred by Meilland International, this exceptional variety produces richly coloured, velvety crimson flowers with a frilled petal edge that gives it a distinct, almost ruffled appearance. Each bloom unfurls with deep, dark tones that appear almost black in bud, maturing to a vivid red as they open fully. The flowers are large, double, and often borne singly on strong stems, making them ideal for cutting and floral arrangements. It has a moderate, classic rose fragrance and an excellent repeat-flowering habit. 'Homage à Barbara' thrives in well-drained soil with ample sunlight and benefits from regular deadheading to prolong blooming. Disease resistance is strong, particularly against black spot and mildew, making it a low-maintenance choice for Melbourne gardens. Flowering starts in late spring and continues into autumn, ensuring months of bold colour and beauty.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

• Suitable for Hedging

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:

• Crimson Red

• Dark Red

• Black-red in bud stage

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Scented flowers

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Excellent Cut Flower

• Repeat Flowering

Toxicity:

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

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Penstemon

• Boxwood (Buxus) for formal edging