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Light

Full sun

Size

60 cm - 100 cm

Watering

Weekly

Growth rate

Vigorous growth in summer

Location

Show garden, walkways, lawn edging

Drought tolerance

Moderate

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Apricot Nectar rose bush attributes

The Apricot Nectar standard rose is moderately resistant to pests and drought, making it a relatively easy bush to grow.
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Rosa
Species:
Apricot Nectar
Family:
Floribunda
Life Cycle:
Deciduous
Country Or Region Of Origin:
America
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100 cm x 100 cm
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Cuttings from spring/summer new growth
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Common applications

  • Excellent for cuttings and floral arrangements
  • Beautiful garden feature
  • Wide bush makes a wonderful floral border
  • Attracts pollinators

Noteworthy features

  • Soft peachy petals fade into a light yellow with age
  • Moderate-strength, fruity fragrance
  • Glossy emerald foliage
  • Moderate pest resistance

Popular varieties

Our stunning rose hybrids

As stunning as our Apricot Nectar roses are, we’ve got plenty more rose varietals to share with you. Here are a few of our favourites.

Frequently Asked Questions

As four-decade veteran horticulturists, we have the experience to help you design the perfect garden, green space or indoor space. Here are some more details about the Apricot Nectar rose, but please don’t hesitate to get in touch to chat with our team directly.

When is the Apricot Nectar rose blooming season?

The Apricot Nectar rose typically blooms in late spring to early summer, with occasional blooms throughout the growing season. The exact blooming period can vary depending on a particular region's climate and growing conditions. In warm and mild climates, the Apricot Nectar rose can bloom earlier and for a longer period. In cooler climates, the blooming period may be shorter and may occur later in the season. Providing your Apricot Nectar rose with proper care and maintenance, including regular watering, fertilisation, and pruning, is essential to encourage healthy blooming.

What classification is an Apricot Nectar rose?

Like many varieties of rose, Apricot Nectar is a hybrid tea rose cultivar. Hybrid tea roses are part of the floribunda roses family and are a cross between hybrid perpetual roses and tea roses and are known for their large, high-centred blooms and long stems of foliage. They are a popular variety of rose due to their beautiful flowers, strong fragrance, vigorous growth habit, and repeat flowering capabilities. 

Are Apricot Nectar roses fragrant?

Yes, Apricot Nectar roses are fragrant and are known for their sweet and fruity scent. The fragrance of Apricot Nectar roses is often described as a combination of fruity and floral notes, with hints of apricot, peach, and spice. The intensity of the fragrance can vary depending on the growing conditions, such as the amount of sunlight and water the plant receives. Overall, the fragrance of Apricot Nectar roses adds to their beauty and charm, making them a popular choice among gardeners and rose enthusiasts.

What are Apricot Nectar roses used for?

Hybrid tea roses like the Apricot Nectar rose are often grown for cut flowers and their ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. Apricot Nectar standard roses can also be used as a specimen plant, as a focal point in a garden, or as part of a mixed border. They are generally easy to care for, can be planted in clusters and provide a long-lasting source of beauty and fragrance in any garden or landscape.

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