At Last rose
At Last Rose: A Fragrant and Disease-Resistant Marvel
The At Last rose is revolutionizing the gardening world with its exquisite fragrance and robust disease resistance. This rose merges the charm of a fully-petaled tea rose with the practicality of a landscape rose, ensuring a nonstop display of stunning sunset-orange blossoms from late spring through frost.
Characteristics of At Last Rose
- Name: At Last® Rose
- Breeder: Heather M. Horner (United Kingdom, 2000)
- Flower Color: Sunset-Orange
- Petal Count: Up to 37 petals
- Foliage: Dark Green, Semi-Glossy
- Scent: Strong, Sweet
- Size/Habit: Compact, Dense, Mounded, 30-36″ h x 30-36″ w
- Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Zones: 5-9
- Water: Average, needs good drainage
- Bloom Time: Summer through Fall
- Rose Type: Floribunda
A Fragrant Delight with Disease Resistance
The rose delivers on both beauty and practicality. Its highly fragrant orange blooms exude a sweet scent reminiscent of classic tea roses. Unlike many traditional roses, At Last requires no spraying for disease prevention. This rose exhibits resistance to common rose ailments, allowing gardeners to enjoy its blooms without extensive maintenance.
Continuous Blooming Season
This rose provides a continuous display of large, sweetly scented blossoms from late spring through frost. These blooms are visually appealing and attract pollinators, adding life and movement to your garden. The rose blooms on new wood, ensuring a steady supply of flowers throughout the growing season.
Easy Care and Maintenance
The rose is designed for ease of care, making it a favorite among novice and experienced gardeners. To maintain its appearance, prune back by at least one-third of its total height in early spring, just as new buds emerge. This rose thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers average soil with good drainage. Fertilize with a granular rose fertilizer in early spring to promote vigorous growth.
Versatile Garden Uses
The rose’s compact and dense habit makes it versatile for various garden applications. It excels as a border plant, in containers, or as a specimen or focal point in the landscape. Its continuous bloom and vibrant color make it an excellent choice for mass planting, creating a stunning visual impact.
Notable Features
- Low Maintenance: No need for spraying or deadheading.
- They are grown on their roots and are not grafted, ensuring hardiness and resilience.
- Fragrant Blooms: Strong, sweet scent enhances garden ambiance.
- Long Blooming Period: Enjoy flowers from late spring through frost.
- Disease Resistant: No-nonsense care with high resistance to common rare diseases.
The rose combines the romance of a fragrant, fully-petaled tea rose with the practicality of a disease-resistant landscape rose. Its vibrant, sunset-orange blooms and easy care make it a standout choice for any garden. Embrace the beauty and resilience of At Last® and enjoy a garden filled with continuous color and fragrance from spring through fall.
Planting and Care Tips
- Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
- Water Needs: Regularly until established, average water needs after that
- Soil: Average soil with good drainage
- Maintenance: Prune in early spring, fertilize as needed, deadheading not required but can be done for aesthetics
Transform your garden with the At Last Rose, a fragrant, disease-resistant marvel that promises months of continuous blooms with minimal fuss.
