Overview
Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S) is a bushy roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S) 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 'Jean Ducher' is a bushy cultivar of the Rosa genus, which includes deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often bearing thorny stems. This deciduous rose thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with south, east, or west-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for flower borders, beds, patios, containers, and as cut flowers. Interest is provided from spring through to autumn, with cultivation involving annual mulching in late winter and propagation by hardwood or softwood cuttings and chip budding.
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, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Roses
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S)
- 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 slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildews, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S)?
Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S) need?
Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S) hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S) 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 'Jean Ducher' (S)?
Hardwood cuttings in autumn, Softwood cuttings in spring or summer, Chip budding in summer.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Blush Hip' (A)
- Rosa 'Flamingo'
- Rosa 'Just Steve'
- Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT)
- Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP)
- Rosa 'Baby Bio' (F/Patio)
- Rosa 'Bonfire Night' (F)
- Rosa 'Bonnie Scotland' (HT)