Botanical profile

Hybrid tea rose 'Neil Diamond'

Latin name
Rosa 'Neil Diamond'
Common name
Hybrid tea rose 'Neil Diamond'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa ‘Neil Diamond’, a spectacular hybrid tea rose, stands out with its large, double, creamy white flowers marbled and splashed with cherry red, each bloom displaying a unique pattern. This irregular variegation creates a remarkable artistic effect in sunny borders or as a specimen planting. The elegant buds open into well-formed, slightly fragrant flowers, borne on long, sturdy stems perfect for cutting. Its bushy, upright, and vigorous habit allows it to achieve a beautiful stature while maintaining a structured silhouette. Floriferous and reblooming, it offers multiple flushes of blooms throughout the summer. Its dark green, dense, and glossy foliage highlights the singularity of the flowers and performs well in rich, deep, and well-drained soil. Rosa ‘Neil Diamond’ brings originality, contrast, and dynamism 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
White-streaked rose
Fruiting
Occasional red rose hips if not pruned
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.3 ft (1.3 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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