My Darling – Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa ‘My Darling’

Hybrid Tea Rose | Soft Cream, Apricot & Pink Blooms with Romantic Appeal

‘My Darling’ is a beautiful Hybrid Tea rose admired for its large, elegant blooms and delicate blend of warm pastel colours. The flowers open from shapely buds into beautifully formed blooms displaying soft shades of cream, apricot and pink, creating a romantic and sophisticated display throughout the flowering season. Borne singly on long, sturdy stems, the blooms are ideal for cutting and floral arrangements. Combined with healthy growth and repeat flowering, this variety makes a stunning addition to rose gardens, mixed borders and feature plantings.

Plant Care

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter

Water: Deep, regular watering; maintain even soil moisture during active growth and flowering while avoiding waterlogged conditions

Fertiliser: Feed in early spring, after the first flush of flowers and again during the growing season to encourage vigorous growth and repeat flowering

Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage strong flowering stems, improve airflow and maintain a well-shaped plant

Maintenance: Apply mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season

Specifications

Botanical name: Rosa ‘My Darling’
Series: Hybrid Tea Rose
Growth habit: Upright, bushy shrub rose
Mature size: Approximately ±1.2–1.5 m H × ±0.8–1 m W
Bloom time: Spring through late season, repeat flowering
Flower colour: Soft cream, apricot and pink tones
Fragrance: Moderate fragrance
Uses: Cut flowers, rose gardens, mixed borders, feature plantings and formal gardens
Spacing: Approximately 0.8–1 m apart

Quick Facts

• Large, elegant blooms in soft pastel shades
• Beautiful blend of cream, apricot and pink tones
• Excellent cut flower variety with long stems
• Repeat flowering throughout the season
• Healthy, vigorous growth habit
• Ideal for rose gardens, borders and feature plantings