Rose - Peter Frankenfeld

Common Name:
Rose 'Peter Frankenfeld'

Description:
Rose 'Peter Frankenfeld' is a vibrant and bold hybrid tea rose, celebrated for its large, high-centred blooms in a rich shade of deep rose-pink with subtle silver undertones. Bred in Germany in the mid-20th century, this variety remains a favourite among rose enthusiasts for its striking colour, excellent form, and strong, sweet fragrance. Each flower sits proudly on long, sturdy stems, making it an ideal rose for cutting and display. It produces repeat flushes of blooms from spring through to autumn, especially when regularly deadheaded and well-fed. 'Peter Frankenfeld' is well-suited to Melbourne's climate, preferring full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. With its lush green foliage, upright growth, and reliable performance, this rose adds elegance and a pop of colour to garden beds, borders, or large pots. It also performs beautifully as a feature or tribute planting.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.2–1.5 m
Width: 1 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Deep rose pink
Silvery-pink reverse

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Scented flowers
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Perennial
Suitable for Formal Gardens

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets (particularly dogs and cats) if ingested – can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Thorns may also cause physical injury.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Catmint (Nepeta)
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria)
Yarrow (Achillea)