Rose Sir Donald Bradman Bush

• Named after cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman, representing excellence and Australian heritage in garden design.
• Features classic rose form with fragrant blooms that appear continuously throughout the growing season.
• Grows as a compact bush with strong disease resistance, making it ideal for Australian climate conditions.
• Loved for its reliable performance, beautiful fragrance, and connection to Australian sporting history.
• Suitable for formal rose gardens, mixed borders, and as a specimen plant in Australian landscapes.

• Water deeply at soil level twice weekly during active growth, reducing frequency in winter months.
• Position in full sun location with morning sun exposure and protection from harsh afternoon summer heat.
• Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost and ensure good drainage to prevent root problems.
• Feed monthly with rose-specific fertilizer during growing season from September to March.
• Prune in late winter removing dead wood, weak growth, and shaping for air circulation.
• Maintain moderate humidity and ensure good air movement around the plant to prevent disease.
• Mulch around base in summer to conserve moisture and protect roots from heat stress.

• Plant in full sun location receiving at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily for best flowering and disease resistance.
• Water deeply at soil level twice weekly during growing season, reducing to once weekly in winter. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Maintain humidity around 40-60% and ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
• Prune in late winter removing dead wood and shaping the bush for optimal growth and flowering.
• Apply rose fertilizer monthly during growing season from spring to early autumn.

• Aphids can cluster on new growth and buds - spray with insecticidal soap or encourage ladybirds for natural control. Remove affected shoots if infestation is severe.
• Black spot appears as dark circular spots on leaves in humid conditions - ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering. Apply fungicide if necessary.
• Thrips cause silvery streaks on petals and leaves - use blue sticky traps and predatory mites for biological control.
• Root rot occurs from waterlogged soil - ensure excellent drainage and reduce watering frequency. Repot with fresh, well-draining soil mix.
• Scale insects appear as small brown bumps on stems - scrape off manually or apply horticultural oil spray.