Rose - My Hero

Common Name:
Rose 'My Hero'

Description:
Rose 'My Hero' is a classic hybrid tea rose known for its rich crimson-red blooms and traditional rose form. Each flower is beautifully shaped with high-centred petals that unfurl slowly, creating a bold and romantic display through the warmer months. The deep, velvety red petals are long-lasting, both on the bush and when cut, making this variety a favourite for floral arrangements and garden showpieces. While lightly scented, the visual impact of its dramatic blooms is its standout feature. The plant has a strong, upright habit with dark green foliage that contrasts strikingly with the vivid flowers. Best planted in a sunny, well-drained position, it benefits from regular feeding and pruning to promote repeat flowering and healthy growth. In Melbourne's climate, 'My Hero' flowers reliably from late spring to autumn and offers a strong vertical accent to rose beds or formal plantings.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.2 m

• Width: 0.8 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Crimson Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging (informal or low hedge)

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to pets (dogs and cats) if foliage is ingested

• Thorns may cause injury

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Lamb's Ear (Stachys)

• Salvia

• Penstemon

• Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria)