About
Rosa Dame Wendy ('Canson') is a garden rose cultivar in the genus Rosa, family Rosaceae. It produces blooms from June to September. The flowering season makes it useful for extending summer colour into early autumn. Plants are typically used where a prolonged rose display is wanted.
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 Dame Wendy ('Canson') is a named cultivar of garden rose within the Rosaceae family. As a member of the genus Rosa it conforms to the general habits and ornamental uses of garden roses and is grown principally for its summer display; flowering occurs from June to September. Care follows the same basic principles that apply to many garden roses. Aim to give the plant a position with good air movement and a soil that drains freely; incorporating organic matter at planting helps roots establish. Prune and shape in late winter or early spring according to the type of rose you have, and apply a balanced feed as buds begin to swell to support repeat bloom through the season. In UK gardens, use Rosa Dame Wendy ('Canson') where a long season of flowering is desirable: classic sites include mixed rose borders, designated rose beds and informal shrub groups. Because its main virtue is the extended summer display, plan planting so the flowers sit where they will be seen from paths or seating areas; expect the bulk of the display to run from June through to September.
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)
