Rosa David Whitfield ('Gana') (F) (rose [David Whitfield]) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Rosa David Whitfield ('Gana') (F) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa David Whitfield ('Gana') (F) 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 David Whitfield ('Gana') 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 loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil with moderate moisture. Suitable for beds, borders, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best planted in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, with annual mulching in late winter. Interest in this rose spans spring and winter seasons.

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 David Whitfield ('Gana') (F) 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 David Whitfield ('Gana') (F)

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 David Whitfield ('Gana') (F)?

Rosa David Whitfield ('Gana') (F) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa David Whitfield ('Gana') (F) need?

Rosa David Whitfield ('Gana') (F) grows best in loamy soil. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.5) soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.