29 April marks National Peace Rose Day, celebrating the iconic 'Peace' rose which has become a symbol of hope and unity. In the garden, it's a beacon of light and joy to those who nurture it – and the good news is it's one of the most unproblematic cultivars to grow.
With large double blooms in creamy yellow and pink colors, this type of rose is a hybrid tea rose, originally cultivated in the 1930s and then becoming synonymous with the end of the Second World War. Today, it's a popular romantic flower, bringing a mild sweet scent, attracting pollinators, and putting on a blousy display with its 6" blooms that last from early summer into fall.
