Rosa Absolutely Fabulous ='Wekvossutono' (F)

Common name: Floribunda Rose 'Absolutely Fabulous'

Description: Rosa 'Absolutely Fabulous' is a truly outstanding Floribunda rose from Wekford Roses that has rapidly established itself as one of the finest yellow roses in cultivation, winning the prestigious Rose of the Year award in the UK and earning widespread acclaim from gardeners and horticultural judges alike for its exceptional combination of flower quality, fragrance, disease resistance, and sheer reliability. The large, fully double, ruffled blooms are a warm and rich buttercup-yellow that fades gracefully to soft primrose and creamy lemon at the edges as the flowers mature, creating a subtle and sophisticated range of tones within each individual truss that gives the plant an almost old-rose character despite its thoroughly modern constitution. A strong, sweet, fruity fragrance — frequently described as reminiscent of fresh fruit and aniseed — accompanies the flowers, which are produced in generous, well-spaced clusters from early summer continuously through to autumn. The vigorous, bushy plant is clothed in large, glossy, dark green leaves that show excellent resistance to blackspot and other rose diseases, making 'Absolutely Fabulous' a genuinely low-maintenance variety that performs superbly with minimal intervention. An outstanding choice for the garden of any size or style.

Other benefits: Rose of the Year award winner; outstanding warm yellow colouring with subtle tonal variation; strong fruity fragrance; excellent disease resistance; prolific and continuous flowering; large, glossy, healthy foliage; one of the finest yellow roses available

Wildlife attraction: bees, hoverflies, and other pollinating insects

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1m x 0.8m

Position: full sun preferred; a minimum of six hours of direct sun daily gives best flowering, fragrance, and disease resistance

Soil pH: performs best in neutral to slightly acid, fertile, humus-rich soils; pH 6.0–7.0

Moisture: regular watering required, particularly during dry spells; prefers consistently moist but well-drained, fertile soil; mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to approximately -20°C; no winter protection required in the UK