Overview
Rosa 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra) is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra) 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 'Venusta Pendula' is a cultivar of the Rosa genus, which includes deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often with thorny stems. This cultivar forms a bushy, upright habit with dark green, glossy foliage. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site with loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil that retains moderate moisture. Suitable for beds, borders, and containers, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and is best planted in fertile, well-drained soil with annual mulching in late winter. Interest is shown in both spring and winter seasons.
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 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra) 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 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra)
- 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 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra)?
Rosa 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra) need?
Rosa 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra) 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 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra) hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra) 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 'Venusta Pendula' (Ra)?
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)