Overview
Rosa spinosissima 'Falkland' is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa spinosissima 'Falkland' 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. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Flanders.
About
Rosa spinosissima 'Falkland' is a cultivar of the Rosa genus, known for its bushy, upright habit. It features dark green, glossy foliage and thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This rose prefers loamy soil that is slightly acidic to neutral, with moderate moisture levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for planting in beds, borders, or containers. 'Falkland' offers seasonal interest through spring, summer, and autumn, and can be propagated by rooted cuttings.
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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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 spinosissima 'Falkland' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Roses
- Habit
- Bushy, upright
- Foliage
- Dark green, glossy
- Suggested uses
- Beds, borders, containers
- Native to
- Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa spinosissima 'Falkland'
- 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 spinosissima 'Falkland'?
Rosa spinosissima 'Falkland' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa spinosissima 'Falkland' need?
Rosa spinosissima 'Falkland' 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 spinosissima 'Falkland' hardy in the UK?
Rosa spinosissima 'Falkland' 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 spinosissima 'Falkland'?
Rooted cuttings.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
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