A thornless hybrid tea from the Smooth series, bearing large velvety deep-red blooms with a light fragrance on stems free of prickles. Ideal where smooth, snag-free canes are valued.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 90 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Smooth Velvet Rose
Rosa 'Smooth Velvet' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Red flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Smooth Velvet Rose
Smooth Velvet 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
Smooth Velvet 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
Smooth Velvet 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 Smooth Velvet Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Smooth Velvet Rose in the garden
Smooth Velvet 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 Smooth Velvet 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 thornless and easy to handle.
Buying Smooth Velvet Rose
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