Overview
Rosa 'Amber Queen' is a bushy floribunda rose in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Amber Queen' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, patio and container plants and cut flowers.
About
Rosa 'Amber Queen,, is a floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Jack Harkness and introduced in Great Britain by Harkness Roses as 'Amber Queen' in 1984. The stock parents of this rose are the floribunda, Rosa 'Southampton' and the hybrid tea, Rosa 'Typhoon'.
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About the genus
A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rosa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa 'Amber Queen' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Floribunda rose
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, cut flowers
- Fragrance
- Mild
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Amber Queen'
- Propagation
- Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose leaf rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose powdery mildew, Rose black spot, Rose rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Amber Queen'?
Rosa 'Amber Queen' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Amber Queen' need?
Rosa 'Amber Queen' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rosa 'Amber Queen' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Amber Queen' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rosa 'Amber Queen'?
Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
