Botanical profile

Hybrid tea rose 'Gentle Giant'

Latin name
Rosa 'Gentle Giant'
Common name
Hybrid tea rose 'Gentle Giant'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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.

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
Water regularly during establishment and flowering. Keep the soil slightly moist, especially during hot weather.
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
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Rose lavender silver
Fruiting
Occasional red rose hips if not pruned
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
5.3 ft (1.6 m)
Width
100 cm (3.5 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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