About
A shrub rose attaining 1.2m tall with thorny stems bearing glossy, pinnate leaves, first appearing red then turning dark-green and clusters of lightly perfumed, double red flowers from late Spring into Autumn.
About the genus
Rosa can be deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs or scrambling climbers, with usually thorny stems bearing compound pinnate leaves and solitary or clustered flowers. Flowers may be followed by showy red or purple fruits in some varieties.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeRoses
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid watering from overhead. For best flowering apply a balanced fertiliser and mulch in late Winter or early Spring; apply fertiliser again in early Summer - see rose cultivation
PruningPruning group 16 (floribunda and hybrid tea roses)
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings or chip budding
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, glasshouse red spider mite, rose leafhopper, rabbits, rose leaf-rolling sawfly, scale insects
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rose black spot, rose rust, rose powdery mildews, which are the most common rose diseases. May also be susceptible to rose dieback, replant disease, a canker, a virus and sometimes honey fungus