Overview
Rosa 'Lady Oaksey' (HT) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Lady Oaksey' (HT) 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 'Lady Oaksey' 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 loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Lady Oaksey' is suitable for planting in beds, borders, or containers and is best cultivated in fertile, well-drained soil with mulching in late winter. It provides seasonal interest from spring through to 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 'Lady Oaksey' (HT) 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 'Lady Oaksey' (HT)
- 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 'Lady Oaksey' (HT)?
Rosa 'Lady Oaksey' (HT) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Lady Oaksey' (HT) need?
Rosa 'Lady Oaksey' (HT) 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 'Lady Oaksey' (HT) hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Lady Oaksey' (HT) 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 'Lady Oaksey' (HT)?
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)