Rose ‘Earth Angel’ – A Fragrant Old-World Rose for Toowoomba Gardens
Transform your Toowoomba garden into a romantic haven with Rose ‘Earth Angel’, a truly exquisite rose that blends classic charm with modern resilience. This award-winning floribunda is cherished for its stunning peony-like blooms, rich fragrance, and exceptional garden performance - perfect for Southern Queensland’s unique climate.
Bred for beauty and strength, ‘Earth Angel’ produces flushes of creamy white and soft blush-pink blooms that deepen with age, reminiscent of antique garden roses. Each flower features densely packed petals that slowly unfurl to reveal an intoxicating fragrance with notes of citrus, pear and apple - an absolute delight for the senses.
At True Blue Garden Centre in Toowoomba, we love how well this rose performs in local conditions. Whether you’re planting in the red soil of the Darling Downs or enriching raised garden beds, ‘Earth Angel’ thrives in full sun and is noted for its strong disease resistance, especially to black spot and mildew. It’s ideal for beginner gardeners and experienced rose lovers alike.
Key Features of Rose ‘Earth Angel’:
🌹 Fragrance: Rich and romantic with sweet fruit notes – one of the most fragrant modern roses.
🌿 Flower Form: Fully double, quartered blooms resembling peonies.
📏 Growth Habit: Compact and bushy, approximately 1m tall x 80cm wide – perfect for borders or containers.
☀️ Climate Suitability: Performs exceptionally in Toowoomba’s temperate climate with hot summers and cool winters.
🛡️ Disease Resistance: Excellent – ideal for low-maintenance, chemical-free gardening.
🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and beneficial insects with its scent and form.
Whether mass-planted for dramatic effect, featured as a specimen rose, or nestled into a cottage garden bed, Rose ‘Earth Angel’ adds timeless elegance and reliable flowering. It also makes a cherished gift rose for weddings, anniversaries, or remembrance plantings.
Visit True Blue Garden Centre, Toowoomba’s trusted local destination for premium roses, and take home your own piece of floral heaven with Rose ‘Earth Angel’. Available now in premium potted stock - ready to plant and thrive in your garden.
Planting & Care Tips for Toowoomba Gardeners:
Sunlight: Minimum 6 hours of direct sun daily.
Soil: Well-drained, enriched with compost or organic rose mix (we recommend Living Farms Australia compost).
Feeding: Use a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and midsummer – try Organic Link pellets or Plant of Health Triple Boost Rose.
Watering: Deep soak twice weekly during dry periods, especially in Toowoomba’s warmer months.
Pruning: Light prune in autumn and hard prune late winter to encourage vigorous spring growth.