Overview
Rosa 'Maria Liesa' is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Maria Liesa' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loamy soils and slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.5) pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include beds, borders and containers.
About
Rosa 'Maria Liesa' is a bushy, upright cultivar of the Rosa genus, which includes deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often with thorny stems. This cultivar features dark green, glossy foliage and thrives best in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered spot. It prefers loamy soil that is slightly acidic to neutral with moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Maria Liesa' is suitable for beds, borders, and containers, offering interest in both spring and winter seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rosa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loamy
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.5)
- Soil moisture
- Moderate
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa 'Maria Liesa' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Roses
- Habit
- Bushy, upright
- Foliage
- Dark green, glossy
- Suggested uses
- Beds, borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Maria Liesa'
- Propagation
- Rooted cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Above average resistance to powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, black spot, and Botrytis cinerea
- Disease resistance
- Above average resistance to powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, black spot, and Botrytis cinerea
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Maria Liesa'?
Rosa 'Maria Liesa' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Maria Liesa' need?
Rosa 'Maria Liesa' grows best in loamy soil. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.5) soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Rosa 'Maria Liesa' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Maria Liesa' 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 'Maria Liesa'?
Rooted cuttings.
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)