Overview

Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier' is a shrub in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family. Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include garden borders and cut flowers.

About

Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier' is a shrub cultivar of the Rosa genus, known for its strong, sweet fragrance. It thrives in full sun with sheltered exposure and prefers fertile, well-drained soil that is kept moist. This hardy plant (H5) is suitable for garden borders and as cut flowers. Regular watering and good air circulation are important, and pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain its shape and remove dead wood. Propagation is typically done by grafting or cuttings.

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
Exposure
sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type
shrub
Suggested uses
garden borders, cut flowers
Fragrance
strong, sweet

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier'

Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with good air circulation; water regularly.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the plant.
Propagation
grafting, cuttings

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier'?

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with good air circulation; water regularly.

Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier'?

Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier' need?

Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier' grows best in well-drained soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.

How do I prune Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier'?

Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the plant.

Is Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier' hardy in the UK?

Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier' 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 'Yvonne Rabier'?

Grafting, cuttings.

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