Rose Our Vanilla Bush

• Rose Our Vanilla produces creamy white flowers with distinctive vanilla fragrance that intensifies in warm weather
• This variety flowers repeatedly from spring through autumn, providing months of continuous colour and scent
• The blooms are excellent for cutting and last well in vases, bringing garden fragrance indoors
• Gardeners love this rose for its reliable performance and classic beauty in Australian climate conditions
• The vanilla scent makes it particularly special for sensory gardens and romantic garden settings

• Water deeply 2-3 times weekly at soil level, ensuring soil drains well between waterings
• Position in full sun location with morning sun particularly important for healthy growth
• Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost and aged manure for optimal nutrition
• Feed monthly with rose fertiliser during spring and summer growing seasons
• Prune in late winter removing dead wood and shaping plant for airflow
• Mulch thickly around base to conserve moisture and suppress competing weeds
• In hot Australian summers, provide afternoon shade in extreme heat areas

• Provide full sun for at least 6 hours daily for best flowering and disease resistance
• Water deeply at soil level 2-3 times weekly, avoiding wetting foliage to prevent fungal issues
• Apply thick organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Feed monthly during growing season with rose-specific fertiliser for abundant blooms
• Prune in late winter to encourage new growth and remove dead or diseased wood

• Aphids can cluster on new growth - spray with horticultural oil or encourage beneficial insects like ladybirds
• Black spot appears as dark spots on leaves - ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering
• Thrips cause silvery damage to petals - use blue sticky traps and remove affected blooms promptly
• Root rot occurs from overwatering - ensure well-draining soil and water at soil level, not leaves
• Powdery mildew creates white coating on foliage - improve air circulation and water early morning