My Lovely Mum Rose Bushes

• Variety: My Lovely Mum
• Type: Hybrid Tea
• Colour: Warm coral-pink with apricot tones
• Fragrance: Moderate — sweet
• Height: 80cm (2.5ft)
• Flowering: June to October, repeat-flowering
• Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
• Good for: Borders, containers, cutting, gift gardens
• Sold as: Bare root (November–March) and potted plants
• Delivered: By next-day courier. Collection from Castle Cary also available

My Lovely Mum is a warm coral-pink Hybrid Tea rose with apricot undertones and large, fully double blooms that repeat reliably from June to October. A compact, bushy grower reaching 80cm, it brings reliable colour and moderate sweet fragrance to borders and containers, and makes a thoughtful gift that truly lasts.

My Lovely Mum, a rose designed for gifting

My Lovely Mum was bred specifically for the gift market, and it shows. The name alone signals affection, but the rose itself delivers on that promise. Large, shapely double blooms in warm coral-pink with apricot tones open consistently throughout the season, held on sturdy stems that are long enough for cutting yet supported by a naturally compact, bushy framework. This is a Hybrid Tea that knows its job: reliable colour, clean growth, and flowers that genuinely stand out.

The warm coral-pink colouring is sophisticated without being showy. It sits beautifully alongside soft yellows, cream borders, or dusty herbaceous plantings, and the apricot undertones deepen as the flowers age, offering subtle colour shift across the season. You'll find yourself cutting these blooms regularly. They hold their form well in the vase, opening slowly, and the moderate sweet fragrance is present without being cloying.

At 80cm tall, My Lovely Mum fits neatly into smaller gardens and narrow borders where space is at a premium. Plant it in groups of three for impact, or stand single plants in mixed beds where the structural form adds visual weight. It performs equally well in large containers, making it an excellent choice for patios or decked gardens where root-ball size matters.

Repeat flowering and care

This is a genuinely repeat-flowering Hybrid Tea. Deadhead consistently through the growing season—cut spent blooms back to an outward-facing bud—and you'll be rewarded with fresh flushes from June through until the first hard frost in October. Regular feeding during the growing season (a balanced rose fertiliser monthly from May to August) keeps the plant vigorous and the bloom production steady.

Plant in full sun to partial shade. While it will flower in dappled shade, you'll achieve the truest colour and strongest stems in a position that receives at least six hours of direct sun daily. Like all Hybrid Teas, it appreciates well-draining soil enriched with organic matter before planting. Winter hardiness is good across the UK, though in severe winters in the far north, a light mulch around the base offers protection.

Why My Lovely Mum suits gift gardens

Beyond its obvious commercial pedigree, My Lovely Mum works as a genuine garden plant. The name creates an emotional anchor—you plant it knowing it carries meaning—but the horticultural performance justifies that sentiment year after year. Visitors ask about it, it generates conversation, and it flowers reliably whether your gift-giver is an experienced gardener or a complete beginner. That combination of emotional resonance and practical reliability is rare.

Companion Plants for Warm-toned Roses

My Lovely Mum pairs beautifully with soft silvers and greys that enhance its coral-pink colouring. Try planting it alongside lavender, which offers textural contrast and complementary muted tones, or underplant with soft-foliaged herbaceous perennials like artemisia or santolina. For height and structure, consider pairing it with climbing clematis on a nearby obelisk, or grouping several bushes with other Hybrid Tea roses in complementary colours to create a dedicated cutting garden.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant My Lovely Mum?

Bare root plants go in the ground between November and March while dormant. Potted plants can be planted year-round, but autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) are ideal for establishment.

How often will it flower?

My Lovely Mum repeat-flowers reliably from June to October. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage fresh flushes. Each flush typically lasts 4-6 weeks before new buds develop.

Does it need pruning?

Yes. Prune in early spring (March) to a framework 30-40cm tall, removing dead or diseased wood. Summer pruning involves deadheading; learn more in our rose pruning guide.

Is My Lovely Mum disease-resistant?

It has no formal disease resistance rating, but healthy plants grown in good light with plenty of air circulation rarely suffer problems. Feed regularly and water at the base to keep foliage dry.

Can I grow it in a container?

Yes. Use a 45-50cm pot with quality multipurpose compost, water regularly during the growing season, and feed monthly. Container roses dry out quickly, especially in summer heat.