About
This exuberant rambler, reaching 300-600cm, with flexible, whip-like canes ideal for training over structures. Lavish cascades of small, clustered flowers smother the plant in midsummer in midsummer. A worthy selection, 'Thalia' is widely admired.
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.
Plant details
Suggested usesBeds, borders, containers, cutting gardens. Ideal for garden display and floral arrangements.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in an open, sunny position. Mulch annually in late winter.
PruningPrune in late winter. Remove dead or crossing stems.
PropagationTake hardwood cuttings in autumn.
Pest resistanceAphids and sawfly may cause damage.
Disease resistanceBlack spot and mildew can occur. Ensure air circulation.