Overview
Rosa 'Interukon' is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Interukon' 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 'Interukon' is a bushy, upright cultivar of the Rosa genus, which includes deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often with thorny stems. This cultivar features dark green, glossy foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site. It prefers loamy soil that is slightly acidic to neutral with moderate moisture. Suitable for beds, borders, and containers, 'Interukon' is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best planted in fertile, well-drained soil with annual mulching in late winter. It provides interest through spring, summer, and autumn.
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 'Interukon' 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 'Interukon'
- 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 'Interukon'?
Rosa 'Interukon' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Interukon' need?
Rosa 'Interukon' 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 'Interukon' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Interukon' 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 'Interukon'?
Rooted cuttings.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Blush Hip' (A)
- Rosa 'Flamingo'
- Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S)
- Rosa 'Just Steve'
- Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT)
- Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP)
- Rosa 'Baby Bio' (F/Patio)
- Rosa 'Bonfire Night' (F)