About
Rosa Letchworth Garden City ('Harkover') is a cultivated rose in the genus Rosa and the family Rosaceae. It produces recurring blooms from June to September. The extended summer flowering gives sustained colour across the main season. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and renew the framework of stems.
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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In the garden
Rosa Letchworth Garden City ('Harkover') sits within the genus Rosa and the rose family, Rosaceae, as a named garden cultivar. As a cultivated rose it is grown for its summer display and repeat flowering; blooms are produced from June to September. Plant labels and suppliers use the cultivar name to distinguish it from other garden roses. Position plants where they will receive plenty of daylight and where soil drains freely; roses commonly tolerate a range of soils but avoid permanent waterlogging. Apply a layer of organic mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds and improve structure. Water established plants at the base during dry spells rather than wetting the foliage, and feed with a balanced rose or general-purpose fertiliser through the growing season to support repeat flowering. Remove weak or crossing stems at planting and prune in late winter or early spring to open the centre and encourage healthy new growth. Keep an eye for common pests and treat promptly to protect foliage and flowers. Use Rosa Letchworth Garden City ('Harkover') in rose beds, mixed shrub borders or along a sheltered stretch where its flowering can be seen at close range. Regular deadheading will help maintain flower production through the season. Rosa Letchworth Garden City ('Harkover') responds well to consistent deadheading during its June to September flowering period.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
