Rosa 'Fen Zhuang Lou' — Bushy, upright

Overview

Rosa 'Fen Zhuang Lou' is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Fen Zhuang Lou' 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 'Fen Zhuang Lou' is a well-branched, upright rose with glossy dark green foliage and a prolonged summer flowering period. It flowers from June to September. The shrub suits planting where a south-facing, sheltered aspect is available and soil is loamy with moderate moisture.

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 'Fen Zhuang Lou' belongs to the genus Rosa in the Rosaceae and carries an upright, well-branched habit with dark green, glossy leaves. Flowering runs from June to September, offering a clear summer display. Typical rose characters apply, but its compact upright form makes it straightforward to site. Plant it in full sun on a loamy soil with a pH of about 6.0–7.5 and avoid waterlogged positions; the plant prefers moderate soil moisture. Siting in a south-facing and sheltered spot reduces wind exposure and helps protect developing shoots and blooms. In UK terms its hardiness rating is H6, which translates to very hardy — it will tolerate most winter conditions encountered across the country when given reasonable shelter. Use Rosa 'Fen Zhuang Lou' in mixed beds and borders or in containers where a neat, upright rose is required. Position it where the summer flowers can be appreciated from paths or seating areas, since its June–September bloom period is its primary seasonal contribution to the garden.

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 'Fen Zhuang Lou' 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 'Fen Zhuang Lou'

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