Overview
Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP) 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 'Ards Rover' is a bushy, upright cultivar of the Rosa genus, which comprises deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbers often with thorny stems. This cultivar features dark green, glossy foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers loamy soil that is slightly acidic to neutral with moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Ards Rover' is suitable for planting in beds, borders, or containers. It is best cultivated in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, with annual mulching in late winter. Interest is shown in both spring and winter seasons.
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 'Ards Rover' (ClHP) 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 'Ards Rover' (ClHP)
- 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 'Ards Rover' (ClHP)?
Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP) need?
Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP) 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 'Ards Rover' (ClHP) hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP) 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 'Ards Rover' (ClHP)?
Rooted cuttings.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Blush Hip' (A)
- Rosa 'Flamingo'
- Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S)
- Rosa 'Just Steve'
- Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT)
- Rosa 'Baby Bio' (F/Patio)
- Rosa 'Bonfire Night' (F)
- Rosa 'Bonnie Scotland' (HT)