About
A compact, upright repeat-flowering patio rose to 40cm tall, with dark green leaves and perfumed, peachy-salmon full blooms through summer and into autumn.
About the genus
Rosa can be deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs or scrambling climbers, with usually thorny stems bearing compound pinnate leaves and solitary or clustered flowers. Flowers may be followed by showy red or purple fruits in some varieties.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeRoses
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun, fertile, humus rich moist but well drained soil. For best flowering apply a balanced fertiliser and mulch in late winter or early spring. Apply again a balanced fertiliser in early summer. See rose cultivation
PruningPruning group 22 (patio and miniature roses)
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, caterpillars, large rose sawfly and rose leaf rolling sawfly. Deer and rabbits can cause damage
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rose powdery mildew, rose blackspot and rose rust