Rosa Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') (HT) (rose [Geordie Lad]) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Rosa Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') (HT) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') (HT) 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 Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') is a rose with a well-branched, upright habit and dark green, glossy foliage. It flowers from June to September, offering a sustained summer display. Plant it in full sun on loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5 and keep soil moisture moderate. Rated H6 (very hardy), it suits beds, borders and containers in the UK.

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 Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') is a rose cultivar with an upright, well-branched form and glossy dark-green leaves. Its flowering season runs from June to September, providing a reliable sequence of blooms through the warmer months. For best results give this rose a south-facing, sheltered site in full sun and plant into a loamy soil. Aim for a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.5) and avoid waterlogged conditions by ensuring moderate, steady moisture rather than heavy, infrequent soaking. The plant is rated H6 — very hardy — so it will withstand typical UK winter conditions when sited in a protected spot. Use Rosa Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') in mixed beds and herbaceous borders where its upright canes can provide vertical structure, or place it in a large container on a sunny patio. Allow room for its upright growth habit when positioning in a border, and let the glossy foliage provide contrast with summer flowers from June through September.

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 Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') (HT) 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 Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') (HT)

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 Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') (HT)?

Rosa Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') (HT) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') (HT) need?

Rosa Geordie Lad ('Horkorblush') (HT) grows best in loamy soil. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.5) soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.