Parade Day Grandiflora Rose

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Parade Day Grandiflora Rose is a stunning rose that combines the charm of both hybrid tea and floribunda roses, offering a vibrant display of color and a perfect blend of elegance and durability. This exceptional variety showcases large, multi-colored blooms in shades of pink, cream, and yellow, providing an ever-changing, eye-catching color palette throughout the growing season. Whether used as a focal point in your garden or in mixed borders, the Parade Day Grandiflora Rose is sure to add beauty and sophistication to any landscape.

Key Features:

• Spectacular Multi-Colored Blooms: The Parade Day features large, elegant blooms with soft pink, creamy white, and golden-yellow hues, creating a festive and radiant look in your garden.
• Grandiflora Hybrid: Combining the elegance of hybrid tea roses with the abundance of floribundas, this variety produces stunning flowers that are both striking and prolific.
• Long-Lasting Bloom Period: This rose variety continues to bloom from early summer through fall, ensuring long-lasting beauty throughout the season.
• Fragrant Flowers: The Parade Day emits a mild yet pleasant fragrance, making it an ideal addition to fragrance gardens or near outdoor seating areas.
• Strong and Resilient: Known for its disease resistance and vigorous growth, this rose is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet high-impact plant.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Grandiflora Rose (Combination of Hybrid Tea and Floribunda characteristics)
• Flower Color: A beautiful blend of pink, cream, and yellow hues that brighten any garden.
• Bloom Size: Large, full blooms with an elegant, classic shape.
• Fragrance: Mild, sweet, and delicate fragrance.
• Blooming Season: Repeated blooms from early summer through fall.
• Height: 3-4 feet (90-120 cm)
• Spread: 2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5-9
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight per day)
• Watering Requirements: Regular watering, ensure soil is kept moist but well-drained.
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH.
• Package Contains: [X] Parade Day Grandiflora Rose plant(s)

Care Instructions:

• Planting Location: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil to ensure the best growth and abundant blooms.
• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Make sure the soil has good drainage.
• Pruning: Prune after the first flowering to remove spent blooms and maintain shape. Cut back any dead or damaged stems in early spring to encourage healthy growth.
• Feeding: Fertilize in early spring and mid-season with a balanced rose fertilizer to promote healthy growth and frequent blooms.
• Winter Care: Mulch around the base during winter in colder zones to protect the roots from frost and ensure the plant’s survival.

Ideal For:

• Garden Borders and Beds: Perfect for adding color and elegance to flower beds, mixed borders, or as a backdrop to other plants.
• Cut Flowers: The long-lasting blooms make this rose an excellent choice for cutting and arranging in bouquets and floral displays.
• Landscape Focal Point: Use the Parade Day as a centerpiece in a garden to create a vibrant and beautiful focal point.
• Fragrance Gardens: The mild fragrance of this rose makes it an excellent choice for adding subtle scent to your garden, patio, or entrance area.