Rose ‘Pure Poetry’ (Hybrid Tea)

Where to Plant

Plant Rose ‘Pure Poetry’ in a sunny position in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Choose somewhere you can enjoy its wonderful fragrance, such as near a path, patio or seating area. It also grows well in a large container.

Planting Bare Root Roses

Soak the roots in a bucket of water for a couple of hours before planting. Dig a generous hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and improve the soil with well-rotted garden compost or organic matter. Position the rose so the graft union sits around soil level, backfill, firm gently and water thoroughly.

Planting Potted Roses

Water the plant well before planting. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball and plant at the same depth as it was growing in the pot. Backfill with soil, firm gently and water thoroughly to settle the roots.

Growing Roses in Pots

‘Pure Poetry’ can be grown in a large, deep container with good drainage. Use a quality loam-based compost and position the pot in full sun. Container-grown roses dry out more quickly than those planted in the ground, so check them regularly during warm weather and water when needed.

Watering & Feeding

Water regularly while your rose establishes, particularly during dry spells. Once established, give it a thorough watering during prolonged dry weather rather than frequent light watering. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in late winter or early spring and apply a rose or general-purpose fertiliser in spring and again in early summer to encourage strong growth and plenty of flowers.

Top Tip

Plant ‘Pure Poetry’ somewhere you'll regularly pass by or sit nearby so you can make the most of its exceptionally strong fragrance. Its long stems and large flowers are excellent for cutting too.

Pruning

Prune ‘Pure Poetry’ in late winter or early spring, just as new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, weak or crossing stems first, then shorten the remaining healthy stems fairly hard, cutting just above strong outward-facing buds. This encourages the vigorous new shoots that will carry the season's flowers.

Deadheading

Remove faded flowers regularly during the flowering season, cutting back to a strong leaf or bud. This keeps the plant looking tidy and encourages further flushes of flowers throughout summer and into autumn.

Feeding & Mulching

Apply a rose or general-purpose fertiliser in spring as growth begins and feed again in early summer. A generous mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base helps retain moisture, improve the soil and suppress weeds. Keep the mulch clear of the stems.

Keeping Your Rose Healthy

Water at the base of the plant rather than over the foliage and remove fallen rose leaves from around the plant. Good air circulation and regular feeding and watering will help keep your rose growing strongly.

Planting Partners

The rich burgundy-magenta flowers of ‘Pure Poetry’ look gorgeous alongside softer shades of pink, lilac, blue and white. Try planting it with lavender, hardy geraniums, salvia and catmint for a long-lasting summer display.

For a Cottage Garden Look

Mix your rose amongst traditional cottage garden favourites such as delphiniums, foxgloves and campanula. Their upright flower spikes contrast beautifully with the large, rounded rose blooms and help create layers of colour through the border.

Planting Around Roses

Give your rose enough room to develop without close competition around its base. Keep vigorous neighbouring plants far enough away that they don't crowd the rose or restrict air circulation.

Hybrid Tea Roses

Hybrid Tea roses such as ‘Pure Poetry’ are loved for their large, beautifully formed flowers, often carried individually or in small groups on strong upright stems. They're an excellent choice for borders and cutting, particularly if you want impressive blooms and fragrance.

Other Types of Rose

Floribunda Roses produce generous clusters of flowers, making them a great choice when you want plenty of colour across the whole plant.

Shrub Roses develop into larger, naturally shaped plants and work particularly well towards the middle or back of borders and in more informal planting.

Climbing Roses produce long stems that can be trained against walls, fences, arches and other supports, bringing flowers upwards through the garden.

Rambling Roses are vigorous growers with long, flexible stems, ideal for covering larger structures, pergolas, fences and mature trees.

Flower Carpet Roses have a low, spreading habit and produce masses of flowers over a long season. They're particularly useful towards the front of borders, for ground cover and in large containers.

Persica Roses are instantly recognisable by the contrasting eye at the centre of each flower, bringing a distinctive look to borders and containers.

Bare Root Roses

Bare root roses are supplied during autumn and winter while they are dormant. Although they may look simple and leafless when they arrive, the plants have stored energy in their roots ready to support fresh growth once conditions warm in spring.

How They Arrive

Your bare root rose will arrive without a pot or compost around its roots. Unpack it promptly and aim to plant it as soon as possible.

If You Can't Plant Straight Away

Keep the roots covered with moist soil in a cool, sheltered place and keep the stems dry. Aim to plant within seven days, avoiding frozen or waterlogged ground.

Planting Bare Root Roses

Soak the roots in a bucket of water for a couple of hours before planting. Dig a generous hole, improve the soil with compost or well-rotted organic matter and position the rose so the graft union sits around soil level. Backfill, firm gently and water well.

Potted Roses

Potted roses are established plants supplied ready to plant and can be planted at almost any time of year, avoiding frozen, waterlogged or extremely dry conditions.

How They Arrive

Plants are carefully selected and pruned where necessary to encourage a strong, open framework. The pot is protected during transit to help retain moisture and safeguard the roots.

If You Can't Plant Straight Away

Place the pot in a sheltered outdoor position and water regularly to keep the compost moist until you're ready to plant.

Planting in the Ground or Containers

Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball and plant at the same depth as it was growing in the pot. Improve the soil with organic matter where needed, firm gently and water thoroughly. Roses suited to container growing can also be planted into a large pot with good drainage.

Seasonal Appearance

The appearance of your rose will naturally vary depending on the time of year. In spring you'll see fresh new growth, while during summer plants may arrive in leaf or flower. In autumn and winter they may have yellowing leaves or be completely leafless as they enter dormancy. Fresh growth will appear again when conditions improve.

Growing On

Once established, ‘Pure Poetry’ develops into a strong, upright rose reaching approximately 1m tall and 50–60cm wide, producing large, richly coloured flowers on sturdy stems.