Rose Plant – Joie De Vivre

Joie De Vivre

Rose of the Year 2011!

Joie De Vivre is a small, compact floribunda rose. Rose plants produce clusters of large old fashioned shaped flowers. Dark green foliage provides a wonderful backdrop for the blush apricot blooms that are produced in quick succession.

Joie De Vivre has a delightfully sweet fragrance. Flowers are the classic rosette type. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers June-October. Height 50-60cm; spread 40-50cm.

These plants are lifted from the nursery field when dormant, and sent to you in late autumn or spring for planting. They often look dead on arrival, but they are just resting in the dormant period and will establish quickly for a strong start in the garden come spring. Set out in prepared soil in holes wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. Tread down the planting soil to knock out air pockets. Water well to settle. Apply a mulch to protect roots from cold temperatures. If conditions prevent immediate planting, set roughly into loose soil or a pot of compost (‘heeling in’) to protect the roots. Set these at the same level as they were in the nursery field – you should see a soil line at the base of the stem. Stake trees, taller shrubs and roses to prevent root disturbance.