Rosa 'William and Catherine' — Bushy

Overview

Rosa 'William and Catherine' is a bushy shrub rose in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'William and Catherine' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and hedging and screens.

About

Rosa 'William and Catherine' is a white shrub rose introduced into the United Kingdom in 2011. It is a cultivar developed by the British rose breeder, David C.

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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: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Rosa 'William and Catherine' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: shrub rose
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Hedging and screens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa 'William and Catherine'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer
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