Roses
Our horticultural team will be delighted to share with you the delights of the unique rose-growing conditions in the Toowoomba district of Queensland. Our region is blessed with a temperate climate, low humidity, and fertile soil, creating an ideal environment for cultivating roses. It’s so good, The Queensland State Rose Garden, a sanctuary for both new and classic rose varieties, is conveniently located in nearby Newtown.
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At True Blue Garden Centre, we pride ourselves on our diverse selection of roses, sourced annually from our trusted rose production suppliers. Whether you’re looking for climbing roses, standard roses, miniature roses, carpet roses, or bush roses, we’re confident that we have the perfect rose to enhance your garden.
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Floribunda Roses – Known for their large clusters of flowers, Floribunda roses are a garden favourite, second only to Hybrid Teas in popularity. These hardy roses are easy to care for and can be planted en masse or in pots. With heights ranging from 50cm to an average of 1.2m, they offer long-lasting, colourful displays.
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David Austin Roses – David Austin English Roses are renowned for their full-petaled, fragrant blooms and attractive shrubby appearance. These versatile roses produce cut bud flowers that open to release a delightful fragrance.
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Hybrid Tea Roses – For over a century, Hybrid Tea roses have been the most recognisable class of rose. They produce classic full flowers either as single blooms or several to a stem. Many Hybrid Teas are fragrant and make excellent cut flowers. The bushes typically grow from 1m to 2m, with an average height of 1.5m.
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Climbing Roses – Climbing roses offer limitless possibilities for use in various situations. It’s best not to prune them for the first two seasons, except to remove dead wood and unproductive growth. Climbers produce the most flowers from two-year-old canes.
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Standard Roses – Grafted at either 90cm or 60cm (Patio Standard) in height, standard roses lend a formal appearance when planted in a row or featured in a garden bed. It’s crucial to secure the head of a standard rose to a sturdy stake to prevent breakage in high winds. Avoid using metal stakes.
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Disease and Pest Control – At True Blue Garden Centre, we’re here to assist with all your rose health concerns. Whether you’re dealing with fungal diseases like blackspot, powdery mildew, or rust, or pests like aphids, spider mites, or thrips, we can provide the solutions to keep your roses blooming at their full potential.
