Doris Day Floribunda Rose

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Doris Day Floribunda Rose is a stunning, award-winning rose variety, known for its soft, creamy yellow blooms that evoke a sense of classic romance and timeless beauty. Named after the legendary actress Doris Day, this floribunda rose features clusters of fragrant, rose-like blossoms that bring both charm and grace to any garden. It’s perfect for adding color, texture, and fragrance to flower beds, borders, or rose gardens.

Key Features:

• Soft, Creamy Yellow Flowers: The blooms of this rose are a delicate, soft buttery yellow that fades to a lighter shade as they mature, giving the plant an elegant and graceful appearance throughout the growing season.
• Abundant Clusters: Unlike some roses that bloom individually, the Doris Day floribunda produces large clusters of flowers that add fullness and vibrancy to your garden.
• Fragrant Blossoms: The sweet, mild fragrance of this rose will fill the air, adding a lovely scent to your garden. It’s perfect for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Compact Growth Habit: This rose variety grows in a bushy, compact form, making it ideal for smaller gardens or for adding texture to larger landscaping projects without taking up too much space.
• Repeat Bloomer: The Doris Day rose is a repeat bloomer, producing fresh flowers consistently throughout the season, ensuring long-lasting beauty in your garden.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Floribunda Rose (Rosa spp.)
• Flower Color: Soft Creamy Yellow
• Flower Size: Medium (2 to 3 inches in diameter)
• Bloom Time: Repeat Bloomer (Spring to Fall)
• Height: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm)
• Spread: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm)
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Package Contains: [X] seeds, enough to cover [X] square feet/meters

Ideal For:

• Flower Beds & Borders: The compact and bushy nature of the Doris Day rose makes it perfect for flower beds or borders, where its beautiful yellow blooms can shine.
• Rose Gardens: This floribunda rose is an excellent addition to any rose garden, bringing elegance and fragrance to the collection.
• Cut Flowers: The flowers are great for cutting and making beautiful bouquets, ideal for both indoor arrangements and outdoor celebrations.
• Pollinator-Friendly Gardens: The fragrance and attractiveness of the blooms make this rose a favorite for pollinators, including bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity in your garden.

Care Instructions:

• Watering: Water the rose regularly, ensuring the soil stays moist but not soggy. Watering deeply is recommended, especially during dry spells, to encourage deep root growth.
• Pruning: Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged stems and to shape the plant. Regular deadheading will encourage continuous blooms throughout the season.
• Fertilization: Feed the rose with a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms to ensure healthy growth and more abundant flowers.