Offered as a birthday gift to Sir Paul from his record company, these enormous, deep, rosy pink buds mature to massive blooms. The large, brightly colored flowers are set against medium green, semi-matte foliage. The sweet, candy-like fragrance lures you deep into the garden. Makes a good cut flower. Botanical Name- Rosa ‘Meizeli’ Pronunciation- ROH-zuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 2 ft Mature Height- 6 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well-drained Current Size- 2.5 Bloom Color- Deep pink Bloom Time- May – September Companion Plants- Coreopsis ‘Early Sunrise’ – sunny daisies pair with pastel blooms Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, beneficial wasps; hips for fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter for shape and health; feed regularly and deadhead spent blooms. Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to shape and remove weak or old canes. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or rose-specific fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 6-8-6) monthly from spring to midsummer; moderate to high feeding need. Amend clay soil with compost for drainage. Fertilizer Recommendation- Rose-tone Possible Issues- Black spot, aphids, powdery mildew
