Overview
Rosa 'Liberty Bell' (HT) is a bushy roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Liberty Bell' (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 'Liberty Bell' is a bushy cultivar of the Rosa genus, which includes deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often characterised by thorny stems and compound pinnate leaves. This deciduous rose thrives best in full sun with a sheltered aspect facing south, east, or west. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for flower borders, beds, patios, containers, and as cut flowers. Planting in an open, sunny position with annual mulching in late winter supports its growth, with propagation possible through hardwood or softwood cuttings and chip budding.
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 'Liberty Bell' (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 'Liberty Bell' (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 'Liberty Bell' (HT)?
Rosa 'Liberty Bell' (HT) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Liberty Bell' (HT) need?
Rosa 'Liberty Bell' (HT) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rosa 'Liberty Bell' (HT) hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Liberty Bell' (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 'Liberty Bell' (HT)?
Hardwood cuttings in autumn, Softwood cuttings in spring or summer, Chip budding in summer.
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)