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You simply need flamenco Rosita

Never in a million years did I think I'd be promoting a hot pink rose . But I added it to my chamblees order last year , last minute. Plant it and forgot it .. Until it filled out just about the whole 8 by 8 bed ! It arrived with blooms and never stopped. To be honest I'm not sure if I accidentally planted it on some kinda mutant soil or what , it has been that good ! It grows like a firework, and puts perfect buds and blooms all over these self imposed laterals, beautiful in every stage. The rose opens up like an Austin , has a pleasant fragrance and no disease. I'm going to try for a full bush shot when more open Or when I get a overcast day . This is my best rose as far as production goes . It's really hard to capture the color accurate, but it has a velvety look to it .

Can you see all the buds ? It's unreal

A bush shot will be way more impressive when it fully is in bloom but you can see how elegant it is

This photo is pretty crummy , the rose is really quite large and falls so gracefully! Just take my word for it . You need it . :)

Comments (38)

  • 9 years ago

    Oh wow! I thought I ordered that baby last year too but now I'm not sure. It looks awesome and all those glorious glorious buds would make this me one happy girl. Those blooms look really pretty. Can't wait to see it in full bloom. Judy

    Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca thanked Prettypetals_GA_7-8
  • 9 years ago

    That is beautiful!!! So many buds))) can you please take another photo of the buds a few days later? If it looks like this, then i learn another rose name))))

  • 9 years ago

    Cenk I took these , I couldn't for the life of me get the color right but it's all flamenco

  • 9 years ago

    That's gorgeous, Lily! All those buds are amazing!

  • 9 years ago

    Soooooo pretty!!! I may have ordered but it not sure. Will probably be for sure if I didn't!

  • 9 years ago
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    Lilyfinch, I agree wholeheartedly! I'm just starting to appreciate the deeper colors, and this rose is one reason why. I bought it because I wanted something to fill in a spot quickly, and it did. I went back and bought another one. Even though it's a bright saturated pink, it isn't garish or jarring. It blends well with softer colors. I've never seen a rose take off as quickly and as shapely as this one. Yes, long, arching canes, but on this rose, they look right and drape perfectly. I thought mine was fabulous, but yours is even better. Absolutely beautiful surrounding your birdbath.

    Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca thanked flowersaremusic z5 Eastern WA
  • 9 years ago

    Wow amazing ..hope you post once the bush is in bloom

  • 9 years ago

    Flowersaremusic , you are absolutely correct that the color is not jarring at all . I wish this rose was available in more colors as well ! Haha I'm glad you love it too . I feel like my pictures just don't do it justice.

    Heres a couple more . My first photo at the top is however the most color accurate. I need to try with my canon digital camera to see if I can get better color .

    Fantastically drapey

    I liked how these roses were twinsies with their Mickey Mouse ears ! :)

  • 9 years ago

    I'm in the process of pruning, and have not gotten to my Flamenco Rositas yet. There won't be much left, but they'll come back. I don't think I've seen this rose mentioned in the forums until now. You are right, everyone should grow it.

  • 9 years ago

    Any fragrance?

  • 9 years ago

    Nice fragrance, but not super strong in my garden. Mine are only 2 years old.

  • 9 years ago
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    I found it. Lol. I have 2. So excited to see her bloom!!! Cute Mickey Mouse ears!!!

  • 9 years ago

    I rarely bring blooms in , I need to change that this year ! It looks beautiful in the vase . It's an outstanding rose !

  • 9 years ago

    Lily, thank you for suggesting Flamingo Rosita a few months back. It isn't as huge as yours but it has been constantlt blooming. It started out pink and had progressively gotten more hot pink. It seems to grow out as opposed to up. Trouble free and a great pop of color.

    Thank you for a great suggestion

  • 9 years ago

    Kristine I am so glad you are enjoying it ! Mine just keeps on trucking . It actually is getting in the way of lady of shallot so I need to move that one . In my opinion it's better than any knockout and useful in so many places.

  • 9 years ago

    I also grow FR. Mine is in south facing filtered shade. Planted last year as an own root band. Not as big as yours but filling out well with 4 new canes from the recent rain. Completely healthy in my humid no spray garden. Less buds than yours but still blooms in my filtered shade.

  • 9 years ago

    I was worried about my location even though it's about A 6 or 7 foot square area, prime location, it doesn't really get sun until 11 and then it gets Sun until the sun goes down. So I was worried that it wouldn't get enough Morning Sun and too much afternoon but it's thriving. It is covered in blooms. Such a great rose

  • 9 years ago

    her pink is getting deeper and hotter. Whoo hoo

  • 9 years ago

    Looks great Kristine !! It also roots easy, I'm excited to spread the love around my yard !

    Modest - I'm so glad to hear it does well in shade also ! That's a tough feat for roses .

  • 8 years ago

    I know this is an older post, but any idea if it is shade tolerant? It would get early morning sun and then shade rest of day

  • 8 years ago

    I also see it grows wide, but does it get tall too?

  • 8 years ago

    Modest mentions a few posts up that she grows it in south-facing filtered shade.

  • 8 years ago
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    Yes mine blooms in south facing filtered shade in Maryland .

    the breeder says Flamenco Rosita (Ivor's Rose) can tolerate partial shade

    https://www.classicroses.co.uk/ivor-s-rose-shrub-rose.html

    Also its an English rose so we probably get more sun in zone 7 USA than it is used too

    4-5 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide

  • 8 years ago

    Mine sent out long canes that I wove through the trellis. It has been slow to start this year but today I noticed that is got tons of new growth so it's taking off.

  • 8 years ago

    I usually don't prune hard if at all, but this year I gave my less vigorous Flamenco Rosita a hard pruning, and will lightly prune the healthier one. They're both in the same conditions and from the same nursery, but the healthier, more productive one is a year younger. Go figure!

  • 8 years ago

    Maybe, I shouldn't have pruned it back quite so much next year I'll try leaving it longer.

  • 8 years ago

    Well I'll be darned! I love her! I might have to look into inquiring her!

    Steven

  • 8 years ago

    I pruned mine for the first time this year and now its covered in buds

  • 8 years ago

    Mine is finally making a comeback after a hard prune looking very leggy again it goes right to the trellis which is a cool thing.

  • 8 years ago

    Beautiful....ah, wish I had the space

  • 8 years ago

    This spring she's a showstopper again !! Really can't get enough of her

    this is the best color representation. My iPhone dosnt capture it right often

  • 8 years ago

    I am taking these pictures out to show my Rosita

    Maybe it will encourage her.

  • 8 years ago

    Haha that's how I always feel about Eden . Like what does she need from me ?!

  • 8 years ago

    Hey I think those pictures worked rosita looks very beautiful this morning

  • 8 years ago

    Yay Kristine !! I hope you enjoy it

  • 8 years ago

  • 8 years ago

    Wow!!!! I am super impressed with these pictures!!! Amazing!!

    Carol