Overview

Rosa 'Virgo' is a bushy, upright roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with dark green, glossy foliage. Rosa 'Virgo' 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 'Virgo' is a bushy, upright cultivar of the Rosa genus, which includes deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbing plants often with thorny stems. This cultivar features dark green, glossy foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Virgo' is suitable for planting in beds, borders, or containers and provides seasonal interest from spring through to autumn.

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 'Virgo' 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 'Virgo'

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

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