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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Pal Joey Rose does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Pal Joey Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Pal Joey Rose. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Pal Joey Rose
Plant Sale lists Pal Joey Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
