Overview
Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall' is a shrub rose in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family. Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include garden borders, cut flowers and containers.
About
An English shrub rose with large, cupped, old-fashioned blooms in a rich apricot-orange color, known for its strong fruity fragrance.
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 moisture
- moist
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub rose
- Suggested uses
- garden borders, cut flowers, containers
- Fragrance
- strong fruity
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall'
- Cultivation
- Prefers fertile, well-drained soil; regular watering and feeding during growing season; deadhead to encourage repeat flowering.
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead wood; can be lightly pruned after flowering.
- Propagation
- propagated by hardwood cuttings or grafting
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall'?
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil; regular watering and feeding during growing season; deadhead to encourage repeat flowering.
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall'?
Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall' prefers full sun.
What soil does Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall' need?
Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall' grows best in well-drained soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead wood; can be lightly pruned after flowering.
Is Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall' 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 'Wollerton Old Hall'?
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)
