About
Rosa Eroica ('Erotika') is a hybrid tea rose in the genus Rosa and the family Rosaceae. It produces flowers in the UK from June to September. The cultivar is marketed under the trade name 'Erotika', indicating its use as an ornamental garden rose.
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 Eroica ('Erotika') sits within the hybrid tea class of roses and is offered as a named cultivar in the genus Rosa, family Rosaceae. Its UK flowering season runs from June to September, providing a sustained display through the summer months. Beyond the registered name, specific breeding origin and parentage are recorded by specialist registries; purchasers should check nursery listings for any additional provenance notes. For cultivation, treat this rose as you would other hybrid-tea types: select a site with good soil structure and reliable drainage, avoid waterlogged positions and give plants room for air movement around the crowns. Planting into fresh, well-prepared soil and mulching to conserve moisture while suppressing weeds will support healthy growth. Pruning and summer deadheading will manage shape and encourage further flowering during the June–September period. Rosa Eroica ('Erotika') suits formal rose beds and mixed borders where single-stemmed or architectural blooms are wanted; it also fits a dedicated cutting area for summer stems. Note the June to September flowering window when planning rotations or arranging for cut-flowers to maximise blooms during the season.
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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)
