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Why we like this plant
If you want to make a bold statement in your garden or on the patio, ‘Burning Desire’ offers gorgeous, warm-toned blooms without demanding intensive care. Its reliable flowering and rich colours create eye-catching interest alongside perennials or as a stand-alone specimen.
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About this plant
Rosa ‘Burning Desire’ is a striking floribunda rose prized for its richly coloured blooms that blend orange-red and coral hues. This medium-sized shrub produces clusters of semi-double flowers from early summer through to the first frosts, adding vibrant drama to any garden. Its glossy green foliage provides an attractive backdrop, and the plant boasts good resistance to common rose diseases. A lightly fragrant variety, it complements borders, mixed beds, or patio containers beautifully.
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Key features
- Vivid orange-red to coral blooms
- Repeat flowering from early summer to autumn
- Medium shrub, around 75 cm tall and wide
- Glossy foliage with good disease resistance
- Light fragrance
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 60–90 cm | Spread: 60–90 cm
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Growth
habitA well-rounded, medium-sized bush with a neat but natural form, suitable for both borders and container culture.
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Moisture
Moist yet well-drained
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Position in
the GardenPlace in a sunny, sheltered spot—either in the middle of a border for a pop of colour or in a container on a patio or terrace.
Planting guide
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. Space at least 60 cm from other plants to ensure air circulation. Water deeply during dry spells, mulch to conserve moisture, and feed with rose food in spring and midsummer to encourage prolific blooming.
Care tips
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering periods, and remove spent blooms regularly to promote new flushes. Fertilise in spring and again in midsummer with a specialist rose feed, and prune in late winter to maintain a healthy, attractive shape.
Winter care
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and remove deadwood. Add a thick layer of mulch around the base to protect roots through cold months.