Botanical profile

Grandiflora rose 'Delany Sisters'

Latin name
Rosa 'Delany Sisters'
Common name
Grandiflora rose 'Delany Sisters'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa grandiflora ‘Delany Sisters’, commonly known as the ‘Delany Sisters’ grandiflora rose, captivates with its upright bushy habit and abundant blooms in warm hues. It produces large, double, luminous coral-pink flowers, delicately nuanced with apricot, which unfurl in elegant clusters throughout the summer. Lightly fragrant and borne on long, sturdy stems, they are ideal for cutting and have excellent vase life. Its glossy dark green foliage highlights the richness of the petals and gives the plant a beautiful presence in beds, borders, or as a specimen. Prolific and vigorous, Rosa grandiflora ‘Delany Sisters’ attracts pollinating insects and adds a refined and luminous touch to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Regular, keep the soil slightly moist without overwatering
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Lavender rose
Fruiting
Decorative red rose hips in the autumn if faded flowers are preserved
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy erect
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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