Dear Father is a hybrid tea rose prized for its deep, dark red blooms and medium perfume. Ruffled flowers in clusters against glossy foliage. We stock this one with our Erina Heights, Central Coast NSW customers in mind, where the coastal climate makes it easy to grow well. Roses love a full sun position with at least 6 hours of direct light a day, and our sandy Central Coast soils benefit from extra compost and mulch to help roses hold moisture through summer. Feed with a specialist rose food in spring and after each flush, and keep an eye out for black spot in humid weather – good airflow and morning watering help keep foliage healthy.