True Darling Rose

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

2 - 3 Feet

Mature Spread

2 - 3 Feet

Growing Zones

4 to 9

True Darling Rose (Rosa True Darling) adds a bright splash of medium yellow to your garden with its floribunda blooms containing over 30 petals each. The flowers reach about three inches across and give off a light, pleasant fragrance that complements any outdoor living area. Its dense, dark green foliage stands out beautifully against the sunny blooms, making True Darling a standout choice for smaller spaces or container plantings. This rose also offers notable disease resistance, so it stays looking its best with minimal oversight. Whether you’re dressing up a flower border or simply adding color near a front walkway, True Darling Rose brings cheerful elegance and reliable performance.

True Darling Rose proves surprisingly easy to incorporate into various landscapes. Hardy in zones 5 through 9, it adapts to a range of growing conditions while maintaining consistent flower production. Its compact, bushy habit suits everything from mixed perennial beds to patio planters, and the lightly fragrant blooms work well as cut flowers. Bred using innovative methods, this rose merges the full, high-petal look of classic varieties with the low-maintenance nature of modern shrubs. Plant it in full sun where it can shine among ornamental grasses, shrubs, or smaller companion plants.

True Darling Rose Care

Provide True Darling Rose with rich, well-draining soil and amend with compost if necessary for extra nutrients. Position it in a sunny spot receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight each day to encourage abundant blooms. Water regularly during its first growing season, then reduce frequency once the plant is established, only watering when the soil starts to dry around the roots. Feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer helps maintain strong, healthy growth. A light layer of mulch can regulate soil moisture and moderate temperatures around the root zone.

Pruning usually takes place in late winter or very early spring. Remove dead or diseased canes and lightly shape the rose to encourage fresh, vigorous growth. Occasional deadheading after flowers fade supports continuous blooming, though this rose is generally self-cleaning. If you plan to grow it in a container, consider tidying it up at season’s end and bringing it into a sheltered spot if your climate experiences harsh winters.

True Darling Rose Spacing

When creating a row or hedge with True Darling Rose, space each shrub roughly two to three feet apart to allow for full, healthy development. In mass plantings, maintain similar spacing to form a uniform, flower-packed display. For container culture, select a pot at least 14 inches wide to provide ample room for the root system and keep the rose thriving year after year.

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