Overview
Rosa 'Lyon Rose' (HT) is a bushy roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Lyon Rose' (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 'Lyon Rose' is a bushy cultivar of the Rosa genus, which comprises deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often with thorny stems. This deciduous rose thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered, south-, east- or west-facing aspect. It grows best in 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 cut flowers. The plant is of interest in both spring and winter and benefits from annual mulching in late winter.
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 'Lyon Rose' (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 'Lyon Rose' (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 'Lyon Rose' (HT)?
Rosa 'Lyon Rose' (HT) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Lyon Rose' (HT) need?
Rosa 'Lyon Rose' (HT) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rosa 'Lyon Rose' (HT) hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Lyon Rose' (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 'Lyon Rose' (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)