About
This compact shrub rose attaining 0.6m tall with thorny stems bearing pinnate leaves divided into glossy, dark green leaflets. Clusters of lightly perfumed, semi-double crimson flowers appear from late spring to autumn.
About the genus
Rosa can be deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs or scrambling climbers, with usually thorny stems bearing compound pinnate leaves and solitary or clustered flowers. Flowers may be followed by showy red or purple fruits in some varieties.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeRoses
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. For best flowering apply a balanced fertiliser and mulch in late Winter or early Spring; apply fertiliser again in early Summer - see rose cultivation This plant was included in the RHS Rosa (rose) red-flowered trial 2021-2024
PruningPruning group 16 (floribunda roses)
PropagationPropagate by chip budding or hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, Glasshouse red spider mite, rose leafhopper, Rabbits, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Scale insects
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rose black spot, powdery mildew, rose rust