Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT) — Bushy

Overview

Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT) is a bushy roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, patio and container plants and cut flowers.

About

Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') is a bushy cultivar of the Rosa genus, which includes deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbers often with thorny stems. This deciduous rose thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect facing south, east, or west. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for flower borders, beds, patios, containers, and cut flowers. Interest is maintained through spring, summer, and autumn, with cultivation involving mulching in late winter and propagation by hardwood or softwood cuttings or chip budding.

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: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Roses
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Flower borders and beds, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT)

Propagation: Hardwood cuttings in autumn, Softwood cuttings in spring or summer, Chip budding in summer
Pest resistance: Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly
Disease resistance: Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildews, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT)?

Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT) need?

Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT) hardy in the UK?

Rosa Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT) 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 Timothy's Rose ('Raw4000') (HT)?

Hardwood cuttings in autumn, Softwood cuttings in spring or summer, Chip budding in summer.

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