Rosa Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Rosa Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F) 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 Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') is a cultivated rose with a well-branched, upright habit and dark green, glossy foliage. It flowers in the UK from June to September. It prefers full sun and loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and moderate moisture. Best sited in a south-facing, sheltered spot, it suits beds, borders or containers.

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 Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') is a modern garden rose selected for its upright growth and glossy foliage. The variety produces blooms through the main UK season from June to September and carries the structural presence of a multi-stemmed shrub that fits mixed perennial schemes. No origin detail is supplied here, so focus remains on practical care and placement. Choose a full-sun, south-facing site that is sheltered from prevailing winds to protect flower display and reduce stress on shoots. Plant into loamy soil worked to a friable texture and keep the soil pH in the slightly acidic to neutral range (6.0–7.5); maintain moderate moisture rather than waterlogging. The cultivar has an H6 rating, meaning it is very hardy in UK conditions and will tolerate typical winters when given a protected aspect. Use this rose in formal or informal beds, at the front of a mixed border, or in a large container on a sunny patio where its foliage can be appreciated close to eye level. In a border it makes a useful upright element to set against lower perennials; in a pot, position it where the glossy leaves will form a neat backdrop while it flowers from June to 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 Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F) 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 Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F)

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 Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F)?

Rosa Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F) need?

Rosa Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F) 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 Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F) hardy in the UK?

Rosa Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F) 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 Happy Birthday to You ('Gues1231') (F)?

Rooted cuttings.

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