Overview
Rosa 'Jiminy Cricket' (F) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Jiminy Cricket' (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 'Jiminy Cricket' 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 in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers loamy soil that is slightly acidic to neutral with moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Jiminy Cricket' is suitable for planting in beds, borders, or containers and offers seasonal interest in both spring and winter.
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 'Jiminy Cricket' (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 'Jiminy Cricket' (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 'Jiminy Cricket' (F)?
Rosa 'Jiminy Cricket' (F) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Jiminy Cricket' (F) need?
Rosa 'Jiminy Cricket' (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 'Jiminy Cricket' (F) hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Jiminy Cricket' (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 'Jiminy Cricket' (F)?
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)