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Why we like this plant
Looking for a rose that’s elegant, easygoing, and just the right size? 'Joie de Vivre' ticks all the boxes. With its delicate blush flowers and refined shape, it’s ideal for adding romance to patios, balconies, and small garden beds. Plus, it flowers for months and doesn't ask for much in return—perfect if you want charm without the challenge.
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About this plant
A cheerful and reliable floribunda rose producing clusters of soft apricot-pink blooms with a gentle fragrance through summer and into autumn. Its rounded habit, healthy foliage and repeat flowering nature make it an uplifting addition to borders, rose gardens and patio displays.
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Key features
- Soft blush-pink blooms
- Compact and bushy habit
- Repeat flowering
- Light fragrance
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 60–80cm | Spread: 50–70cm
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Growth
habitForms a compact, rounded bush that stays tidy and manageable throughout the season.
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Moisture
Moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenIt suits a sunny, sheltered position—perfect near seating areas or along paths where it can be admired up close.
Planting guide
Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil. Enrich the planting hole with compost or well-rotted manure. Water well after planting and mulch annually to keep the soil moist and roots cool.
Care tips
Feed in spring with a rose fertiliser and again in midsummer to promote flowering. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage repeat flowering, and prune lightly in late winter or early spring. Water during dry periods and keep the base clear of weeds.
Winter care
Prune lightly in late winter to maintain a tidy shape and promote healthy new growth. Apply a mulch layer after pruning to insulate roots and retain moisture.




