A New Zealand-bred floribunda carrying large trusses of camellia-like soft pink blooms in such profusion they almost hide the foliage. A multi-award winner valued for its sheer flower power.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1 m H × 80 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Sexy Rexy Rose
Botanically, Rosa 'Sexy Rexy' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1 m tall and 80 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Sexy Rexy Rose
Sexy Rexy 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
Sexy Rexy 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 50 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Sexy Rexy Rose does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Sexy Rexy 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. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Sexy Rexy Rose in the garden
Sexy Rexy Rose earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase, a fast screen or informal hedge and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Sexy Rexy 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 Sexy Rexy Rose
Plant Sale lists Sexy Rexy Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
