The world's most famous hybrid tea, with large globular blooms of soft yellow edged in rose-pink and glossy dark foliage. Robust, free-flowering and historically released as WWII ended.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Peace Rose
Botanically, Rosa 'Peace' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Yellow and pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Peace Rose
Peace Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Peace 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
Peace Rose does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Peace Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Once established, it is moderate maintenance.
Using Peace Rose in the garden
Peace Rose earns its place for cut flowers for the vase and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Peace Rose with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Peace Rose
Plant Sale lists Peace Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
