Bush Rose Eye of the Tiger - 20cm Pot

Eye of the Tiger (Chewbullseye) is a distinctive bush rose admired for its striking yellow flowers, deep red centres and glossy, disease-resistant foliage. Bred by renowned rose breeder Chris Warner, this beautiful variety belongs to the Rosa Persica hybrid group, known for its unusual and eye-catching flower markings.

The flowers open in bright shades of yellow with a contrasting red eye at the centre, creating a dramatic colour combination. As the blooms mature, the yellow petals gradually fade to soft cream while retaining their distinctive red centres, giving the plant an attractive mix of colours throughout the flowering season.

A pleasant fragrance adds to the appeal of this unusual rose, making it a lovely addition to garden beds, borders and areas where its flowers can be enjoyed up close.

Unlike traditional roses with more uniform flower colours, Eye of the Tiger offers something a little different. Its contrasting flower centres create a particularly attractive display when planted alongside softer flowering perennials, ornamental grasses or other roses.

The plant's glossy, disease-resistant foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the colourful blooms while contributing to its overall garden performance. Its manageable bushy growth habit makes it a versatile choice for both established rose gardens and smaller landscaped spaces.

With its unusual colouring, fragrant flowers and attractive foliage, Eye of the Tiger is particularly appealing to gardeners looking for a rose that stands out from more traditional varieties.

In Melbourne gardens, this rose is best grown in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil, where it can develop healthy growth and produce its distinctive flowers throughout the growing season.

Mature size: Approximately 1 metre tall.

Care & Growing Tips
Eye of the Tiger grows best in a full-sun position, ideally receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Choose a position with good airflow to encourage healthy growth and flowering.

Water regularly during establishment, then deeply during extended dry periods, particularly throughout Melbourne's warmer months. Apply organic mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture, regulate temperature and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the main stems.

Feed established roses with a suitable rose fertiliser from late August, following the Rose Society of Victoria's seasonal guidance for Melbourne. Continue feeding as recommended throughout the growing season to support healthy foliage and flowering. For newly planted bare-root roses, delay fertilising until late November or early December to allow the root system to establish.

Prune established plants during July in Melbourne, or August in colder, frost-prone areas. Remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then shape the bush to encourage healthy new growth and maintain its natural form. Remove spent flowers regularly during the flowering season to encourage further blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.

Although Eye of the Tiger is recognised for its disease-resistant foliage, good garden hygiene remains important. Remove fallen rose leaves and debris during winter, maintain good airflow and monitor for common pests such as aphids during periods of active growth.

Ideal for
— Traditional and contemporary rose gardens
— Gardeners wanting unusual rose colours
— Yellow and red-themed garden displays
— Mixed flowering garden beds
— Sunny garden borders
— Persica rose collections
— Fragrant flowering gardens
— Feature planting in smaller spaces
— Cottage-style gardens
— Planting alongside ornamental grasses
— Combining with soft-coloured flowering perennials
— Gardeners wanting disease-resistant foliage
— Melbourne gardens with full sun
— Creating contrast in flowering landscapes
— Decorative garden beds and borders
— Adding distinctive colour to rose collections