Overview
Rosa Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio) 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 Dafne ('Poulpah103') is a bushy, upright cultivar within the Rosa genus, known for its deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs with thorny stems. This rose features dark green, glossy foliage and thrives best in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered spot. It prefers loamy soil that is slightly acidic to neutral with moderate moisture. Suitable for beds, borders, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn. Cultivation involves planting in fertile, well-drained soil and mulching in late winter, with propagation by rooted cuttings.
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 Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio) 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 Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio)
- 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 Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio)?
Rosa Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio) need?
Rosa Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio) 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 Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio) hardy in the UK?
Rosa Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio) 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 Dafne ('Poulpah103') (PatioHit Series) (Patio)?
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)
