Description: The No Surrender Rose is a robust floribunda variety bred by Kordes, introduced to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk. This rose features clusters of nostalgic, English-style blooms in a rich purple-red hue with a distinctive golden reverse on the petals. The flowers are medium-sized, approximately 7 cm in diameter, and emit a light fragrance. The plant exhibits an upright, bushy growth habit with dark green, glossy foliage that remains nearly evergreen in Melbourne's climate. Highly disease-resistant and hardy, it thrives in full sun and is well-suited for mass plantings, borders, or as a striking feature in gardens and containers. The No Surrender Rose blooms prolifically from late spring through autumn, with the potential for sporadic flowering into winter.
Form:
Shrub - Medium
Mature Size:
Height: 1.0 m
Width: 1.0 m
Aspect:
Full Sun
Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn
May spot flower in Winter
Flower Colour:
Purple-red with golden reverse
Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Lightly Scented Flowers
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Commemorative Variety
Awarded Silver Medal at the 2020 Australian National Rose Trial Garden Awards
Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets; however, ingestion of large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.