An Australian-bred rose with large, ruffled blooms in soft russet-apricot tones and a pleasant fragrance. A relaxed, free-flowering shrub for the cutting garden.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1 m H × 80 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Pal Joey Rose
Rosa 'Pal Joey' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1 m tall and 80 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Orange flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Pal Joey Rose
Pal Joey Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Pal Joey 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.
Watering & feeding
Pal Joey 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 Pal Joey Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Pal Joey Rose in the garden
Pal Joey Rose earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase and its fragrance.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Pal Joey 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 Pal Joey Rose
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