Overview
Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loamy soils and slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.5) pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include beds, borders and containers.
About
Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' is a cultivar of Rosa, a genus comprising deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often with thorny stems and compound pinnate leaves. This cultivar forms a bushy, upright habit with dark green, glossy foliage. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring loamy soil that is slightly acidic to neutral and moderately moist. Suitable for beds, borders, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best planted in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, with annual mulching in late winter. It is propagated by rooted cuttings and offers interest in both spring and winter.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rosa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loamy
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.5)
- Soil moisture
- Moderate
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Roses
- Habit
- Bushy, upright
- Foliage
- Dark green, glossy
- Suggested uses
- Beds, borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT)
- Propagation
- Rooted cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Above average resistance to powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, black spot, and Botrytis cinerea
- Disease resistance
- Above average resistance to powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, black spot, and Botrytis cinerea
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT)?
Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT) need?
Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT) grows best in loamy soil. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.5) soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT) hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT) 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 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT)?
Rooted cuttings.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Blush Hip' (A)
- Rosa 'Flamingo'
- Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S)
- Rosa 'Just Steve'
- Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP)
- Rosa 'Baby Bio' (F/Patio)
- Rosa 'Bonfire Night' (F)
- Rosa 'Bonnie Scotland' (HT)