Rosa Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT) (rose [Leicester Abbey]) — Bushy

Overview

Rosa Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT) is a bushy roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT) 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 Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') is a bushy cultivar of the genus Rosa, which includes deciduous shrubs and climbing plants often bearing thorny stems and compound pinnate leaves. This rose is deciduous and thrives best in full sun with a sheltered aspect, favouring loam soil that is neutral in pH and moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for flower borders, beds, patios, containers, and as cut flowers. It flowers from spring through to autumn and benefits from annual mulching in late winter.

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: 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 Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT) 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 Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT)

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 Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT)?

Rosa Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT) need?

Rosa Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Rosa Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT) hardy in the UK?

Rosa Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (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 Leicester Abbey ('Nosab') (HT)?

Hardwood cuttings in autumn, Softwood cuttings in spring or summer, Chip budding in summer.

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