Rosa Cookie ('Meikousie') (rose [Cookie]) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Rosa Cookie ('Meikousie') is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa Cookie ('Meikousie') 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 Cookie ('Meikousie') is a well-branched, upright rose with dark green, glossy foliage. It flowers from June to September and prefers a south-facing, sheltered site in full sun. Best planted into loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil with moderate moisture, it suits beds, borders and containers and is rated H6 (very hardy) for UK conditions.

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 Cookie ('Meikousie') belongs to the Rosaceae and presents as a well-branched, upright rose with dark green, glossy leaves. Its flowering period runs from June to September, providing a sustained display through the summer months. The plant habit and foliage make it straightforward to position where a neat, upright shape is wanted. Select a sunny, south-facing site that is sheltered from strong winds. Rosa Cookie prefers loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5 and performs best where soil moisture is kept moderate rather than extremely wet or dry. It is rated H6 (very hardy) in the UK, so it tolerates typical UK winter conditions when planted in a suitable site. Use this rose in traditional beds and mixed borders, or in large containers on patios and terraces where the recommended soil and aspect can be provided. A sheltered, sunny position will help maximise flowering from June to September while the dark green, glossy foliage forms a consistent backdrop to the blooms. Where space is limited, a single specimen in a container can still provide the upright presence associated with this cultivar.

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 Cookie ('Meikousie') 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 Cookie ('Meikousie')

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