Top Gun Shrub Rose

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Top Gun Shrub Rose is a standout variety renowned for its striking beauty, resilience, and long-lasting blooms. With its vibrant colors and robust growth, this shrub rose makes a bold statement in any landscape. Featuring abundant clusters of brilliant blooms, the Top Gun rose is perfect for creating a dramatic focal point in your garden or for planting in borders and mass plantings. Its hardy nature and disease resistance make it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Color: The Top Gun rose produces an array of stunning blooms in a rich blend of red, pink, and white, creating a dynamic and eye-catching display throughout the growing season.
• Abundant Blooms: This shrub rose is known for its prolific flowering, providing a continuous show of colorful blooms from late spring through fall.
• Resilient and Hardy: Ideal for gardeners looking for low-maintenance roses, the Top Gun rose is resistant to common rose diseases and performs well in a variety of climates.
• Compact Growth Habit: This rose's compact, bushy form makes it ideal for smaller gardens, container planting, or as part of a mixed border.
• Fragrant Flowers: Enjoy a subtle, sweet fragrance that adds another layer of sensory appeal to your garden, perfect for both visual and aromatic enjoyment.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Shrub Rose (Rosa spp.)
• Flower Color: Red, pink, and white variegated blooms
• Flower Size: Medium to large, approximately 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) in diameter
• Bloom Time: Repeat bloomer (late spring to fall)
• Height: 2.5 to 3 feet (75-90 cm)
• Spread: 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Package Contains: [X] seeds

Ideal For:

• Flower Beds and Borders: The Top Gun rose's striking blooms and compact growth make it perfect for adding color and texture to flower beds, borders, and garden edges.
• Container Gardens: Its compact nature makes it an excellent choice for growing in containers, providing an instant splash of color for patios and balconies.
• Low-Maintenance Gardens: With its disease-resistant properties and ability to thrive with minimal care, this rose is perfect for those looking for a resilient and easy-to-grow shrub.
• Cut Flower Gardens: The Top Gun rose’s profuse blooms are perfect for adding to your cutting garden, creating stunning arrangements with a unique color blend.

Care Instructions:

• Watering: Water the plant regularly, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not soggy. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage.
• Pruning: In early spring, prune the shrub to remove any dead or damaged wood. Deadhead spent blooms to promote further blooming throughout the season.
• Fertilization: Fertilize with a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer for healthy growth and abundant blooms.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and keep the roots cool during hot weather. In colder climates, mulch in late fall to protect the roots.