Overview
Rosa 'Constance Spry' is a bushy shrub rose in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Constance Spry' 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 'Constance Spry' is a light pink shrub rose introduced into Great Britain in 1961. It is the first rose cultivar commercially developed by British rose breeder, David C.H.
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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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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 'Constance Spry' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub rose
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, cut flowers
- Fragrance
- Strong, old rose fragrance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Constance Spry'
- Cultivation
- Requires regular watering and feeding during the growing season; benefits from mulching to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Pruning
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning as it blooms on old wood.
- 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 leaf rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose powdery mildew, Rose black spot, Rose rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Rosa 'Constance Spry'?
Requires regular watering and feeding during the growing season; benefits from mulching to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Constance Spry'?
Rosa 'Constance Spry' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Constance Spry' need?
Rosa 'Constance Spry' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Rosa 'Constance Spry'?
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning as it blooms on old wood.
Is Rosa 'Constance Spry' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Constance Spry' 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 'Constance Spry'?
Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer.
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)
