The illuminating nature of The Poet’s Wife

Poetry and roses share a common thread in their ability to evoke emotions and stir the senses. Just as a poet carefully selects words to convey meaning, a rose unfolds its petals in a delicate dance of beauty. The Poet’s Wife bears rich yellow flowers, which pale over time. Their large formation is most pleasing, having a neat outer ring of petals enclosing an informal group of petals within. It forms a bushy, nicely rounded shrub with arching branches and rather pleasing shiny foliage.

Something for the senses

The rich yellow tones of the Poet’s Wife rose can instantly illuminate mixed borders for those planting in the ground or in pots and containers for those with a little less space. The vibrant colour of this rose mixed with contrasting companion plants in purples or blues is a sumptuous feast for the eyes. There is a strong, wonderfully rich fragrance with a hint of lemon, which becomes sweeter and stronger as The Poet’s Wife ages. This fruity scent and zesty colour evokes joyful summer feelings and creates an instant uplift in any yard.

Bringing in The Poet’s Wife

Cutting roses and bringing them indoors offers a delightful experience filled with multiple joys. It's a chance to immerse in the rose’s beauty, enhancing the aesthetics of any living space. Proudly snipping your best homegrown blooms means you can contain the sweet scent indoors too and breathe in the full sensory experience of The Poet’s wife.

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