Rosa willmottiae (Miss Willmott's rose) — Bushy

Overview

Rosa willmottiae is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Rosa willmottiae grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH.

About

Rosa willmottiae, Miss Willmott's rose or Willmott's rose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It grows at an altitude of 2,300–3,150 metres (7,550–10,330 ft) in dry valleys in western Sichuan, China. It forms an arching deciduous shrub 2–3 m (6 ft 7 in – 9 ft 10 in) high, and as much across. The branches are covered in many straight prickles. It is native to China North-Central, China South-Central and Tibet. Mature plants reach roughly 1-1.5 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects.

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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: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered

Plant details

Rosa willmottiae size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs, Roses
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: 1-1.5 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Rosa willmottiae?

Rosa willmottiae prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa willmottiae need?

Rosa willmottiae is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.