Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S) (rose [Brian Rix]) — Bushy

Overview

Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S) is a bushy roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (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, patio and container plants and cut flowers.

About

Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') is a named rose cultivar with a multi-stemmed, rounded habit that flowers from June to September. It is in the genus Rosa and the family Rosaceae and carries deciduous foliage. Plant in full sun on neutral loam that remains moist but is well drained, and give a sheltered south-, east- or west-facing position. Suited to flower borders, patio containers and producing cut stems.

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 Brian Rix ('Harflipper') is a named cultivar in the genus Rosa (family Rosaceae) that provides an extended display from June to September. The shrub has a multi-stemmed, rounded form and deciduous leaves; it is typically grown for repeated summer and early‑autumn blooms rather than foliage interest. Select a sunny, sheltered site on neutral loam that holds moisture without waterlogging. It prefers full sun and benefits from a south-, east- or west-facing aspect where it receives maximum light while being protected from cold winds. Hardiness is H6 (very hardy) on the UK scale, so it withstands winter temperatures that challenge less hardy varieties, but the sheltered siting helps protect flower buds from exposure. Use Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') in mixed flower borders and beds where its flowering period will bridge summer into early autumn, on patios or in larger containers where soil can be kept moist but free‑draining, and as a source of stems for cut flowers. Its long June–September flowering window makes it especially useful for supplying fresh blooms for vases through the summer and into early autumn.

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, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Roses
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Flower borders and beds, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S)

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 slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly
Disease resistance: Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildews, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S)?

Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S) need?

Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S) hardy in the UK?

Rosa Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S) 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 Brian Rix ('Harflipper') (S)?

Hardwood cuttings in autumn, Softwood cuttings in spring or summer, Chip budding in summer.

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