Overview
Rosa 'Toy Clown' (Min) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Toy Clown' (Min) 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 'Toy Clown' is a cultivar of the Rosa genus, which comprises deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often characterised by thorny stems and compound, pinnate leaves. This particular cultivar forms a bushy, upright habit with dark green, glossy foliage. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, favouring loamy soil that is slightly acidic to neutral with moderate moisture. Suitable for beds, borders, and containers, it is hardy in the UK (H6) 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 'Toy Clown' (Min) 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 'Toy Clown' (Min)
- 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 'Toy Clown' (Min)?
Rosa 'Toy Clown' (Min) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Toy Clown' (Min) need?
Rosa 'Toy Clown' (Min) 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 'Toy Clown' (Min) hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Toy Clown' (Min) 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 'Toy Clown' (Min)?
Rooted cuttings.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Blush Hip' (A)
- Rosa 'Flamingo'
- Rosa 'Jean Ducher' (S)
- Rosa 'Just Steve'
- Rosa 'Antoine Rivoire' (HT)
- Rosa 'Ards Rover' (ClHP)
- Rosa 'Baby Bio' (F/Patio)
- Rosa 'Bonfire Night' (F)