Overview
Rosa Troilus ('Ausoil') (S) is a bushy roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa Troilus ('Ausoil') (S) 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 Troilus ('Ausoil') is a well-branched rose suited to flower borders, patio containers and for cutting. It carries deciduous foliage and blooms from June to September. Plant in full sun on a neutral loam that remains moist but drains freely and choose a south-, east- or west-facing, sheltered spot. It is rated H6 (very hardy) in UK terms.
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 Troilus ('Ausoil') is a member of the genus Rosa in the Rosaceae and forms a compact, well-branched shrub suited to ornamental planting and cutting. Flowers appear from June to September and are carried on stems that work well for bringing into the house. Foliage is deciduous, so the shrub has a seasonal silhouette through winter. For best results site Rosa Troilus ('Ausoil') where it receives full sun and protection from strong exposure; a sheltered south-, east- or west-facing position helps extend flowering and protects developing shoots. It prefers a neutral loam kept moist but not waterlogged; good drainage is important to avoid root problems. The plant is assigned H6, very hardy in UK terms, so it tolerates typical winter conditions encountered across much of Britain. Use it in mixed flower borders and beds, in patio containers where soil can be kept evenly moist, or grown specifically as a cut-flower source. Its flowering season gives a steady run of stems suitable for arranging between June and September.
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 Troilus ('Ausoil') (S) 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 Troilus ('Ausoil') (S)
- 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 Troilus ('Ausoil') (S)?
Rosa Troilus ('Ausoil') (S) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa Troilus ('Ausoil') (S) need?
Rosa Troilus ('Ausoil') (S) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rosa Troilus ('Ausoil') (S) hardy in the UK?
Rosa Troilus ('Ausoil') (S) 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 Troilus ('Ausoil') (S)?
Hardwood cuttings in autumn, Softwood cuttings in spring or summer, Chip budding in summer.
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)
