Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire' (Madame Isaac Pereire) — Bushy

Overview

Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire' is a bushy shrub rose in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire' 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 'Madame Isaac Pereire' is a bushy cultivar of the Rosa genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing aspect and sheltered exposure. This rose prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for flower borders and beds, patio and container planting, as well as for cut flowers. Propagation can be achieved through hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, and chip budding in summer.

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.

Wikipedia contributors, "Rose", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Rose

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
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrub rose
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, cut flowers
Fragrance: Strong, damask rose fragrance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire'

Cultivation: Requires regular watering and feeding during the growing season; benefits from mulching to retain moisture; deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming; protect from harsh winter winds
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak wood and to shape the plant; can be lightly pruned after flowering to promote further blooms
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 leaf rolling sawfly
Disease resistance: Rose powdery mildew, Rose black spot, Rose rust

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire'?

Requires regular watering and feeding during the growing season; benefits from mulching to retain moisture; deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming; protect from harsh winter winds.

Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire'?

Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire' need?

Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

How do I prune Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire'?

Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak wood and to shape the plant; can be lightly pruned after flowering to promote further blooms.