Rosa 'Vanessa Bell' is a refined English shrub rose valued for its soft, lemon-yellow, cupped blooms and noticeable tea fragrance. You can enjoy repeated flowering through the growing season, with fresh clusters opening from late spring into fall in many climates. Its habit is rounded and bushy, making it easy to place in mixed beds or as a standalone feature plant.

At maturity, expect roughly 36-48 inches in height, with a similar spread of about 36-48 inches. Give it room for air movement and sunlight, and position it where you will appreciate the fragrance up close, such as near a path, patio, or entry garden.

For best performance, plant in full sun, though it can handle part shade (especially where afternoons are hot). Provide well-drained soil and water deeply while it establishes, then maintain even moisture during active growth and blooming. A layer of mulch helps moderate soil temperature and reduces watering swings.

Prune in late winter to early spring to shape the shrub and encourage strong new canes, removing dead or crossing growth. Deadhead spent blooms to promote more flowering. In USDA Zones 5-10, provide winter protection appropriate to your area, especially in colder sites or exposed locations.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-10 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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