Rose Just Joey Standard

• Rose Just Joey originated in England and won the World's Favourite Rose award, making it one of the most celebrated hybrid tea roses globally. The distinctive apricot colouring deepens in cooler weather, creating stunning seasonal variation.
• Large blooms reach 12-15cm across with distinctive ruffled petals that open from elegant pointed buds. The fragrance is notably strong and sweet, making it excellent for cut flower arrangements.
• Grows as an upright bush reaching 1-1.2 metres tall with glossy dark green foliage that provides perfect contrast to the warm-toned blooms. Repeat flowering from spring through autumn with peak displays in cooler months.

• Water deeply 2-3 times weekly at soil level during growing season, reducing frequency in winter while maintaining soil moisture. Check soil 5cm down before watering to avoid overwatering.
• Position in full sun location with minimum 6 hours direct sunlight daily, ensuring good morning sun exposure for disease prevention. Protect from strong afternoon winds in exposed locations.
• Plant in well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost and aged manure, maintaining pH between 6.0-7.0 for optimal nutrient uptake. Mulch around base leaving stem clear.
• Feed monthly spring through summer with complete rose fertiliser, supplementing with liquid seaweed solution fortnightly. Apply Epsom salts quarterly for magnesium boost.
• Prune in late winter removing dead, weak and crossing branches, opening centre for airflow. Deadhead spent blooms above first five-leaflet leaf to encourage repeat flowering.
• Maintain good air circulation around plant and avoid overhead watering to prevent black spot and other fungal diseases.

• Plant in full sun position receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and disease resistance. Morning sun is particularly important for drying dew from leaves.
• Water deeply at soil level 2-3 times weekly during growing season, avoiding wetting foliage to prevent fungal diseases. Reduce watering in winter but don't let soil completely dry out.
• Feed monthly during spring and summer with rose-specific fertiliser, supplementing with compost or well-aged manure. Stop feeding 6-8 weeks before expected first frost.
• Prune in late winter removing dead, diseased and weak growth, opening centre for air circulation. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.

• Black spot appears as dark spots on leaves, treat with copper-based fungicide and improve air circulation around the plant. Remove affected foliage immediately and avoid overhead watering.
• Aphids cluster on new growth and buds, spray off with water or apply insecticidal soap weekly until controlled. Encourage beneficial insects like ladybirds to maintain natural balance.
• Thrips cause silvery streaks on petals and leaves, use blue sticky traps and neem oil applications every two weeks. Remove damaged flowers to prevent further infestation.
• Root rot from overwatering shows as yellowing leaves and stunted growth, improve drainage and reduce watering frequency. Mulch around base but keep clear of stem.