•💮 Appearance & Size
Produces clusters of medium to large, softly ruffled light pink blooms, creating a lush and elegant display. Typically grows to about 90 cm (3 ft) in height and spread  .
•🌸 Fragrance & Flowering Habit
Offers a medium citrusy‑floral scent, noticeably sweeter than many floribundas. Flowers heavily and reblooms repeatedly from early summer through to the first frosts  .
•🛡️ Hardiness & Health
Awarded Rose of the Year (2007) and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, reflecting its robust disease resistance and vigorous growth habit  .
•🌿 Foliage & Growing Conditions
Features glossy dark green foliage, thrives in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil, and tolerates a wide range of soil textures from heavy clay to sandy loam  .
•🌼 Ideal Uses
Ideal for mixed borders, containers, cutting gardens, and as a low hedge or focal point—its vibrant clusters stand out beautifully in front-of-border plantings  .
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🌿 Quick Care Tips
•Planting: Best in late winter/early spring; space roughly 90 cm apart for air circulation  .
•Pruning: Reduce by about two-thirds in early spring to encourage strong new shoots and abundant flowering  .
•Feeding & Mulching: Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in spring and mid-summer; mulch in winter to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
•Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to maintain bloom cycles and tidy appearance.
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🌱 In the Garden
•Front of borders or island beds – its neat size and cluster blooms make it excellent for low to mid-height displays.
•Cut-flower potential – stems with clusters of ruffled pink blooms are lovely in arrangements.
•Disease resistance – suitable for low-maintenance gardens in USDA zones 6–9 (H6 in the UK), performs well across a variety of climates.
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Tickled Pink is a beautifully balanced rose—charming pink flowers, pleasant fragrance, reliable performance, and easy care make it a superb choice for both formal and cottage garden settings. Interested in companion planting ideas or a more detailed care schedule?