‘Tangles’ is a delightful floribunda rose that stands out for its unique colour and beautiful, ruffled flowers. The blooms are small to medium-sized and have a charming, old-fashioned, rosette-like form with a stunning deep mauve-purple colour. They are produced in large clusters, creating a beautiful display. ‘Tangles’ also has a strong, sweet fragrance that is a joy to experience. The plant has a very tidy, compact, and bushy growth habit with healthy foliage, making it a great option for smaller gardens or pots.
Usage This rose is perfect for adding a touch of romance and a lovely perfume to your garden. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for a low hedge, a border, or for mass planting in a garden bed. It is also well-suited to pots and containers, allowing you to place its fragrant blooms on a patio or balcony. The ruffled, old-world style of the blooms makes them a great option for cutting and adding a unique touch to a floral arrangement.
Care Tips
- Sunlight: Plant in a position that receives full sun (at least six hours per day). This is essential for encouraging a profusion of blooms and maintaining a healthy plant.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Before planting, enrich the soil with organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure.
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly during its first year to help it establish. Once mature, it is quite hardy, but it will perform best with consistent moisture during hot, dry spells.
- Fertilising: A light application of a slow-release fertiliser in early spring is generally sufficient. Regular feeding with a liquid fertiliser during the growing season will encourage more frequent and abundant blooms.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the bush and remove any old or dead wood. Regular light trimming throughout the flowering season will encourage a continuous flush of new flowers and maintain the plant’s neat shape.
- Pests & Diseases: ‘Tangles’ is known for its good health, but it’s still a good idea to monitor for common rose pests like aphids and diseases such as black spot and powdery mildew.
- Tolerances: It performs well in hot Australian conditions and has good resistance to common rose diseases.
