Overview
Rosa Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR) 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 Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR) is a bushy, upright rose cultivar belonging to the genus Rosa, which includes deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbers often with thorny stems. This cultivar features dark green, glossy foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for planting in beds, borders, or containers and provides seasonal interest from spring through to autumn.
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
- 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 Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR) 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 Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR)
- 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 Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR)?
Rosa Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR) need?
Rosa Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR) 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 Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Rosa Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR) 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 Cream Prophyta ('Ruikuik'PBR)?
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)
