Overview

Rosa 'Rock Star' (Patio) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Rock Star' (Patio) 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 'Rock Star' is a bushy, upright patio rose cultivar within the genus Rosa, which includes deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbers often bearing thorny stems and pinnate compound leaves. This cultivar features dark green, glossy foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers loamy soil that is slightly acidic to neutral with moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Rock Star' is suitable for planting in beds, borders, or containers and is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil with annual mulching in late winter. It is propagated by rooted cuttings and offers seasonal interest in both spring and winter.

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 'Rock Star' (Patio) 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 'Rock Star' (Patio)

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

More in the Rosa genus

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  Rosa 'Blush Hip' (A)
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  Rosa 'Flamingo'
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  Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S)
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• Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP)
• Rosa 'Baby Bio' (F/Patio)
• Rosa 'Bonfire Night' (F)