Overview
Rosa 'Wisley' is a bushy shrub rose in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Wisley' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include garden borders, cut flowers and fragrant gardens.
About
Rosa 'Wisley' is a shrub rose cultivar known for its strong, fruity fragrance. As a member of the Rosa genus, it thrives in full sun with a sheltered exposure, preferring well-drained, moist soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for garden borders, cut flowers, and fragrant gardens. Cultivation involves planting in a sunny, sheltered spot with regular watering during dry periods and feeding with rose fertiliser in spring and summer. Pruning is recommended in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak wood and to shape the plant. Propagation is achieved by hardwood cuttings or grafting.
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
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Rosa 'Wisley' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub rose
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- garden borders, cut flowers, fragrant gardens
- Fragrance
- strong, fruity
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Wisley'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. Water regularly during dry periods. Feed with rose fertilizer in spring and summer.
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak wood and shape the plant.
- Propagation
- propagated by hardwood cuttings or grafting
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Powdery mildews, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Rosa 'Wisley'?
Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. Water regularly during dry periods. Feed with rose fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Wisley'?
Rosa 'Wisley' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Wisley' need?
Rosa 'Wisley' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Rosa 'Wisley'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak wood and shape the plant.
Is Rosa 'Wisley' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Wisley' 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 'Wisley'?
Propagated by hardwood cuttings or grafting.
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)
