A beloved Alister Clark Australian-bred rose flowering through autumn and winter when few others bloom, with warm rosy-pink blooms and a tea fragrance. Tough, heat-tolerant and near-evergreen in mild climates.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Lorraine Lee Rose
Rosa 'Lorraine Lee' is a fast-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Lorraine Lee Rose
Lorraine Lee Rose suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Lorraine Lee Rose does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 90 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Lorraine Lee Rose is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Lorraine Lee Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Lorraine Lee Rose in the garden
Lorraine Lee Rose earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, its fragrance, cut flowers for the vase and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Lorraine Lee Rose with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Lorraine Lee Rose
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