Overview
Rosa 'Gabriel Oak' is a bushy shrub in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Gabriel Oak' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, patio and container plants and cut flowers.
About
Rosa 'Gabriel Oak' is a bushy cultivar of the Rosa genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, favouring moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, this rose is suitable for flower borders and beds, as well as patio and container planting, and can also be used for cut flowers. Propagation methods include hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, and chip budding in summer.
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
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa 'Gabriel Oak' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, cut flowers
- Fragrance
- Mild
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Gabriel Oak'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak stems and to shape the plant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming.
- Propagation
- Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose leaf rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose powdery mildew, Rose black spot, Rose rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Rosa 'Gabriel Oak'?
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Gabriel Oak'?
Rosa 'Gabriel Oak' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Gabriel Oak' need?
Rosa 'Gabriel Oak' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Rosa 'Gabriel Oak'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak stems and to shape the plant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming.
Is Rosa 'Gabriel Oak' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Gabriel Oak' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rosa 'Gabriel Oak'?
Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer.
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)
