Rose Mutabilis Standard

Rose Mutabilis Standard Details

The Mutabilis standard rose is a Floribunda variety that features flowers that change colours. They start off pale, age to pink, then finally turn crimson red. The result is a plant with multiple, coloured flowers at the same time. The blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn provided the spent flowers are removed. The foliage comprises small-sized, dark green leaves which provide a lovely backdrop to the flowers. This standardised rose is grafted at 80 cm and results in a plant that typically grows to 1.4 m tall and 65 cm wide. It is generally pruned each winter with about 75% of the aerial stems removed. It grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site, and is tolerant of frost and cool climates. It also has very good disease resistance. The Mutabilis standard rose is commonly included in a mixed planting, included in cottage, courtyard, or formal gardens, planted to border an entrance, or included anywhere the beauty can be appreciated.