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Why we like this plant
If you want a rose that’s a bit wild and wonderfully different, 'For Your Eyes Only' is a total showstopper. Its vivid blooms look like they've been hand-painted, and their open form is perfect for bees. Plus, it's low-fuss, long-flowering, and great in both borders and pots — an all-round crowd-pleaser.
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About this plant
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Key features
- Unique open single flowers with red centres
- Long flowering season
- Lightly scented
- Attracts bees and pollinators
- Excellent disease resistance
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 80–100cm | Spread: 60–80cm
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Growth
habitBushy and upright with a free-flowering, relaxed feel that suits both formal beds and cottage-style gardens.
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Moisture
Moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenPerfect for mixed borders, wildlife-friendly beds or statement patio pots.
Planting guide
Plant in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply when planting and space well to allow for airflow. Mulch in spring to retain moisture.
Care tips
Deadhead regularly for continuous blooms, feed in spring and mid-summer with rose fertiliser, and prune back lightly each year to keep its shape.
Winter care
Prune back by a third in late winter or early spring to shape and remove any dead or crossing stems. Mulch in autumn for added root protection.