Overview
Rosa 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP) is a bushy roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP) 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 'Marguérite Guillard' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar within the Rosa genus, which comprises deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often with thorny stems. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with south, east, or west-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for flower borders, beds, patios, containers, and as cut flowers, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and offers seasonal interest in both spring and 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 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP) 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 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP)
- 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 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP)?
Rosa 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP) need?
Rosa 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rosa 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP) hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP) 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 'Marguérite Guillard' (HP)?
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)