Overview
Rosa 'Vanessa Bell' is a bushy shrub in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Vanessa Bell' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include garden borders, containers and cut flowers.
About
A floribunda rose cultivar with medium-sized, semi-double, bright pink flowers that bloom repeatedly throughout the season.
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
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moderate
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Rosa 'Vanessa Bell' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- garden borders, containers, cut flowers
- Fragrance
- mild
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Vanessa Bell'
- Cultivation
- Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering; benefits from mulching and feeding during growing season.
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak stems and shape the plant.
- Propagation
- propagated by hardwood cuttings or budding
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Rosa 'Vanessa Bell'?
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering; benefits from mulching and feeding during growing season.
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Vanessa Bell'?
Rosa 'Vanessa Bell' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Vanessa Bell' need?
Rosa 'Vanessa Bell' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Rosa 'Vanessa Bell'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak stems and shape the plant.
Is Rosa 'Vanessa Bell' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Vanessa Bell' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Rosa 'Vanessa Bell'?
Propagated by hardwood cuttings or budding.
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)
