Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
Hybrid tea rose 'Gentle Giant'
FamilyRosaceae
Rosa 'Gentle Giant', a spectacular and intensely fragrant hybrid tea rose, is distinguished by its very large, double lavender-pink flowers with cool, slightly silvery undertones, which can reach an impressive diameter when fully open. The thick, velvety petals form a majestic and perfectly turbinated flower, borne on long, sturdy stems ideal for cutting. Its rich, sweet, and lingering fragrance makes it a remarkable variety to plant near relaxation areas to fully enjoy its scent. Its bushy, upright, and vigorous habit allows it to reach an imposing stature in sunny flowerbeds or as a focal point in a solitary planting. Prolific and repeat-flowering, it produces several generous waves of blooms throughout the summer. Its dense, healthy, dark green foliage enhances the softness of the color while exhibiting good disease tolerance in rich, deep, well-drained soil. Rosa 'Gentle Giant' brings presence, fragrance, and elegance to the garden while attracting pollinating insects.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
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.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to September
Flower colorRose lavender silver
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingOccasional red rose hips if not pruned
Maximum height5.3 ft (1.6 m)
Maximum width100 cm (3.5 feet)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-29°C
