Rosa 'Dart's Defender' (Ru) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Rosa 'Dart's Defender' (Ru) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Dart's Defender' (Ru) 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 'Dart's Defender' is an upright, well-branched rose with dark green, glossy foliage and a prolonged flowering season from June to September. It prefers a full-sun, south-facing site in loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil with moderate moisture. The variety suits sheltered positions and tolerates typical UK winters as H6 (very hardy). Use it where its upright structure can be seen, such as the front of a border or in a container.

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 'Dart's Defender' belongs to the genus Rosa in the family Rosaceae and presents an upright, well-branched framework with dark green, glossy leaves. Flowering runs from June to September, providing colour through the summer and into early autumn. The foliage gives the plant a consistently neat appearance while in leaf. Choose a full-sun spot with loamy soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.5) and maintains moderate moisture. A south-facing, sheltered position reduces exposure to drying winds and helps protect bloom and foliage. Hardiness H6 (very hardy) means the rose will tolerate most UK winter conditions without special protection, though very exposed sites may still benefit from shelter. Rosa 'Dart's Defender' works well in mixed beds and borders or planted on its own in containers where its upright habit can be appreciated. Specify loamy planting soil and a settled, south-facing site at planting time to give it the best start. Position the plant so its well-branched form contributes structure to the planting scheme and remains visible from paths or seating areas.

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 'Dart's Defender' (Ru) 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 'Dart's Defender' (Ru)

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