Overview

Rosa Blythe Spirit ('Auschool'PBR) (S) is a plant with a shrub, climber, rambling habit in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa Blythe Spirit ('Auschool'PBR) (S) 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, hedging and screens and patio and container plants.

About

Rosa Blythe Spirit ('Auschool'PBR) is a cultivated rose that can be grown as a shrub, a climber or a rambling form and flowers from June to September. It carries deciduous foliage and suits a south-facing, sheltered position in neutral loam that remains moist but is well drained. Plant it where it will receive full sun and protection from strong exposure. It is rated H6, meaning it is very hardy in UK conditions and can be used in borders, screens or containers.

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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In the garden

Rosa Blythe Spirit ('Auschool'PBR) belongs to the genus Rosa in the family Rosaceae and is offered as a multi-use rose capable of shrub, climber or rambling habits. It flowers through the main summer months, from June to September, providing a prolonged season of interest. The foliage is deciduous and will die back in winter before leafing again in spring. Sit Rosa Blythe Spirit in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect where neutral loam soil that stays moist yet drains freely can be supplied. The plant’s H6 hardiness means it is very hardy in typical UK winters; give a little extra shelter from cold winds on exposed sites. When grown as a climber, provide a firm support and train new canes horizontally to encourage flowering along the framework. As a shrub or rambling form, ensure good air movement around the base to keep the crown clear and soil moisture even. Recommended uses include flower borders and beds, hedging and screens, and patio or container growing where a loam-based compost is used. Allow it to scramble or be trained over an arch or wall on a south-facing aspect so it can display its summer flowers from June through September.

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 Blythe Spirit ('Auschool'PBR) (S) size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Shrub, Climber, Rambling

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa Blythe Spirit ('Auschool'PBR) (S)

Propagation

Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed (species roses)

Pest resistance

Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly

Disease resistance

Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

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