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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- McGredy
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Simply the Best is a hybrid tea rose bred by McGredy and introduced in 1998. It has apricot flowers with a strong fragrance on a fairly compact plant reaching about 1 m (3 ft) high and wide. It received the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2012. With its modest footprint it fits into small rose beds, mixed borders or near a path where the scent can be enjoyed, and suits gardeners who want a fragrant hybrid tea that does not take over the space.
Simply the Best traits
- Hybrid tea from McGredy, introduced 1998
- Apricot flowers with a strong scent
- Grows to about 1 m (3 ft) tall
- Spreads to about 1 m (3 ft) wide
- RHS Award of Garden Merit holder (2012)
Good for
- Scented garden
- Small rose beds
- Cut flowers
- Path-side planting
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply the Best this page | — | Bush | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Alexander | — | Bush | — |
| Alpine Sunset | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
| Anne Harkness | — | Bush | — |
Simply the Best FAQ
What kind of rose is Simply the Best?
Simply the Best is a hybrid tea rose bred by McGredy and introduced in 1998. It has apricot flowers with a strong fragrance on a fairly compact plant reaching about 1 m (3 ft) high and wide.
How does Simply the Best compare with other rose varieties?
Simply the Best: bush. Similar rose varieties include A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous, Alexander. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Simply the Best good for?
Simply the Best is grown for scented garden, small rose beds, cut flowers, path-side planting.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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Source
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