Overview
Rosa Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (HT) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (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 Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') is a cultivar of the Rosa genus, which includes deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often with thorny stems. This rose forms a bushy, upright habit with dark green, glossy foliage. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil with moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for planting in beds, borders, or containers. Cultivation involves planting in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, with annual mulching in late winter. Interest is shown in both spring and winter seasons.
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.
Wikipedia contributors, "Rose", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Rose
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 Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (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 Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (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 Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (HT)?
Rosa Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (HT) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (HT) need?
Rosa Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (HT) grows best in loamy soil. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.5) soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Rosa Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (HT) hardy in the UK?
Rosa Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (HT) 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 Golden Melody ('Irene Churruca') (HT)?
Rooted cuttings.
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