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Rose ‘Great Gatsby’ (Antico Moderno™)
Nostalgic “peony/quartered” blooms | Upright, pickable stems
A statuesque Antico Moderno™ rose with large, old-world style blooms carried on strong,
straight stems. Flowers blend warm café-toffee, cream and caramel tones, opening in a
richly petalled, cabbage/rosette form. Ideal as a focal rose for beds or for cutting.
Plant Care
- Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained; enrich sandy soils with compost or well-rotted manure
- Water: Deep, regular watering; keep evenly moist, not waterlogged
- Fertilizer: Feed in early spring, after first flush, and mid-summer
- Pruning: Late winter/early spring; remove weak/old wood and shape for strong new canes
- Maintenance: Mulch to conserve moisture; deadhead to promote repeat flushes
Specifications
- Botanical name: Rosa ‘Great Gatsby’
- Series: Antico Moderno™ (modern roses with vintage bloom forms)
- Growth habit: Upright, willowy; strong, straight stems
- Mature size: ~2.0 m high (site & training dependent)
- Bloom time: Spring to autumn, repeat flowering
- Bloom form: Quartered/rosette “cabbage” style, very full
- Flower colour: Warm caramel–coffee–cream blend (seasonal variation)
- Fragrance: Moderate
- Uses: Feature rose, cutting garden, formal beds
- Spacing: Plant ~0.8 m apart
