Overview
Rosa Clara ('Poulen004') (S) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa Clara ('Poulen004') (S) 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 Clara ('Poulen004') is an upright, multi-stemmed rose with dark green, glossy foliage and a long flowering period from June to September. It favours a sunny, south-facing, sheltered position and performs on loamy soil with moderate moisture. The cultivar is rated H6 (very hardy) and tolerates slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0–7.5).
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 Clara ('Poulen004') sits in the genus Rosa within the Rosaceae family and is grown as an upright, multi-stemmed garden rose. Its glossy dark foliage provides a consistent backdrop to a long flowering season that runs from June to September, making it valuable where extended summer blooms are required. Give this rose a full-sun position on loamy soil with moderate moisture and a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.5). Choose a south-facing site that is sheltered from the coldest winds to reduce winter damage; the plant carries an H6 rating, translated as very hardy in UK terms. Regular watering to maintain moderate soil moisture is more important than heavy feeding or specialist soils. Rosa Clara works well in mixed beds and borders and will also perform in a large container placed on a sunny, sheltered patio or terrace. Positioning it towards the front of a sunny border keeps its blooms visible through the June to September season, and its upright, multi-stemmed habit suits repeated sightlines rather than dense underplanting.
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 Clara ('Poulen004') (S) 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 Clara ('Poulen004') (S)
- 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 Clara ('Poulen004') (S)?
Rosa Clara ('Poulen004') (S) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa Clara ('Poulen004') (S) need?
Rosa Clara ('Poulen004') (S) 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 Clara ('Poulen004') (S) hardy in the UK?
Rosa Clara ('Poulen004') (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 Clara ('Poulen004') (S)?
Rooted cuttings.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
