Add classic garden color with Rosa 'True Friendship', a floribunda rose valued for abundant, clustered blooms and a neat, rounded habit. You will get the best performance by choosing a sunny site with well-drained soil and good air circulation.
Plant your rose where it can receive full sun for most of the day. Water deeply to encourage strong roots, keeping soil evenly moist but not soggy. A layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and reduces splash on the foliage. Feed during the growing season according to your preferred rose fertilizer schedule, and remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.
As your plant matures, expect a compact shrub that fits nicely in beds, borders, and mixed plantings, with a mature height of about 24-48 inches. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and remove dead or weak canes. In regions with cold winters, protect the crown with mulch after the ground freezes and remove protection in spring as growth resumes.
Rosa 'True Friendship' also makes a wonderful cutting rose for fresh arrangements. Cut stems in the cool of morning, place them in water right away, and refresh the vase water often for longer-lasting enjoyment.