Rosa Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Rosa Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) 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 Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) is a well-branched, upright rose with dark green, glossy foliage. It flowers from June to September. Plant it in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site in loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5 and a moderate moisture level. Rated H6 (very hardy), it is suitable for beds, borders and containers.

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.

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In the garden

Rosa Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) is a cultivated garden rose in the Rosaceae family, presented as an upright, well-branched shrub with dark green, glossy leaves. As a Romantica Series variety it fits into mixed rose planting schemes where foliage quality and a controlled habit are useful components. For optimal growth place the rose in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect to reduce exposure to cold winds. It prefers loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 6.0–7.5 and a moderate supply of moisture; avoid waterlogged sites and very dry, depleted soils. The plant carries a UK hardiness rating of H6, which translates as very hardy in British terms, so it will tolerate cold winters when given a protected planting position. Use Rosa Rosalie ('Meichneder') in structured beds and mixed borders where its upright form and glossy foliage provide year-round shape, or grow it in containers on patios and terraces where south-facing shelter can be provided. Its habit and hardiness make it straightforward to site where summer flowering from June to September is desired, and its glossy leaves give a consistent backdrop to the season's blooms.

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 Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) 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 Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series)

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 Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series)?

Rosa Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) need?

Rosa Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) 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 Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) hardy in the UK?

Rosa Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series) 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 Rosalie ('Meichneder') (Romantica Series)?

Rooted cuttings.

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