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Why we like this plant
‘English Miss’ combines elegant aesthetics, heavenly scent, and continual blooms in a compact form. It’s ideal for gardeners who want a reliable, easy-care rose that delivers beauty and fragrance without taking up too much space.
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About this plant
A charming floribunda rose with soft blush-pink, camellia-style blooms, each bearing 24+ petals and a strong, sweet fragrance. This compact bush thrives through summer into autumn, offering large, clustered flowers and glossy foliage. Developed in Britain in 1977, it’s celebrated for its ease of care, repeat blooming, and cut‑flower appeal.
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Key features
- Elegant pale pink, double camellia‑shaped blooms (~10 cm)
- Highly fragrant – sweet with spicy undertones
- Continuous flowering from June to mid‑October
- Glossy, dark foliage with good disease resistance
- Compact, bushy shrub reaching up to 75 cm
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Eventual height and
spread60–90 cm | Spread: 60–90 cm
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Growth
habitA neat, upright bush that forms a mound of glossy foliage topped with clusters of flowers throughout the season.
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Moisture
Moderate – keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
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Position in
the GardenThis rose performs best in a sunny, sheltered spot in a border or container where it gets full light and airflow.
Planting guide
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter. Ensure the graft union is level with the soil. Space approx. 60–75 cm apart, water thoroughly after planting, and apply mulch to maintain moisture and suppress weeds.
Care tips
Water generously during dry spells and feed monthly with a balanced rose fertiliser during the growing season. Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms, and prune in late winter to shape and promote healthy spring growth.
Winter care
Apply a layer of mulch in late autumn to protect roots. Prune lightly after frost to tidy canes, then perform a full late-winter prune to shape and remove any diseased or crossing stems.