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Why we like this plant
True to its name, 'Inspiration' is uplifting and elegant — a rose that speaks to moments of encouragement, achievement, and appreciation. Its graceful blooms and soft scent bring a calming presence to the garden, while its robust health and long flowering season make it as practical as it is beautiful.
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About this plant
Bush Rose 'Inspiration' is a refined floribunda rose with beautifully formed salmon-pink blooms that subtly fade to apricot at the edges. It flowers in flushes from early summer to autumn, offering a light, fruity fragrance and impressive resistance to common rose diseases. With its warm tones and uplifting name, this variety is ideal for gift-giving or simply bringing a graceful touch to borders and containers.
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Key features
- Salmon-pink to apricot flowers
- Light fruity fragrance
- Repeat flowering
- Strong disease resistance
- Suitable as a commemorative or gift rose
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 90–110cm | Spread: 70–90cm
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Growth
habitBushy and upright with a full, balanced structure that offers good coverage and repeated flowering.
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Moisture
Moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenIdeal for borders, dedicated rose beds, or as a centrepiece in a sunny patio container.
Planting guide
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water in thoroughly and mulch annually in spring to conserve moisture and feed the plant.
Care tips
Feed in spring and mid-summer, deadhead regularly to prolong blooming, and prune in early spring to keep the plant healthy and shapely.
Winter care
Apply mulch in autumn and prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove any weak or damaged stems.