Rosa 'Ghislaine de Feligonde' (Ghislaine de Feligonde Rose) — Bushy

Overview

Rosa 'Ghislaine de Feligonde' is a bushy shrub rose in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Ghislaine de Feligonde' 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 'Ghislaine de Feligonde' is a bushy cultivar of the Rosa genus, belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous plant that thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. This rose prefers neutral, moist but well-drained loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for flower borders and beds, patio and container planting, as well as for cut flowers. Propagation can be achieved through 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 'Ghislaine de Feligonde' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrub rose
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, cut flowers
Fragrance: Mild, fruity fragrance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Ghislaine de Feligonde'

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly during dry periods. Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in spring and summer. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Pruning: Prune lightly in early spring to remove dead or weak wood and shape the plant. Can be pruned harder after flowering to maintain size and encourage new growth.
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 'Ghislaine de Feligonde'?

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly during dry periods. Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in spring and summer. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Ghislaine de Feligonde'?

Rosa 'Ghislaine de Feligonde' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa 'Ghislaine de Feligonde' need?

Rosa 'Ghislaine de Feligonde' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

How do I prune Rosa 'Ghislaine de Feligonde'?

Prune lightly in early spring to remove dead or weak wood and shape the plant. Can be pruned harder after flowering to maintain size and encourage new growth.