Rosa July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Rosa July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio) 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 July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio) 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 aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for planting in beds, borders, or containers and offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn.

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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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 July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio) 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 July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio)

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 July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio)?

Rosa July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio) need?

Rosa July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio) 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 July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio) hardy in the UK?

Rosa July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio) 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 July Racecourse ('Frykeno') (Patio)?

Rooted cuttings.

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