Common Name:
Slim Dusty Rose
Description:
Rose ‘Slim Dusty’ is a bold and vibrant garden rose admired for its large, glowing orange blooms that bring strong colour and warmth to the landscape. The flowers are full and classically formed, opening from elegant buds into richly layered petals with a luminous orange tone that can deepen toward the centre. Blooming in repeat flushes from spring through summer and well into autumn, this rose provides a long-lasting display of colour throughout the growing season. The blooms stand out beautifully against the plant’s healthy, deep green foliage, forming a balanced and upright shrub that performs reliably in garden beds and borders. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, ‘Slim Dusty’ thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with regular feeding to maintain strong growth and continuous flowering. Its striking colour makes it a standout feature in rose gardens, mixed borders, or cottage-style plantings, and the blooms are also excellent for cutting and indoor arrangements.
Form:
*Shrub - Medium
Mature Size:
Height: 1.2–1.5 m
Width: 1–1.2 m
Aspect:
*Full Sun
Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
Bright orange
Deep orange
Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Scented flowers
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Suitable for Cut Flowers
*Suitable for Formal Gardens
*Repeat flowering
*Suitable for Cottage Gardens
*Australian bred variety
Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets (particularly dogs and cats) if ingested and may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Thorns may also cause physical injury.
Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Catmint (Nepeta)
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Gaura
Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle)
