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ROSA rubrifolia
Commonly known as Rose
SHRUB AND SPECIES
(glauca) - grey foliage, deep rose-pink flowers
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLeaves each composed of 5-9 ovate to narrowly elliptic leaflets 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Cerise-pink with paler pink centres and gold stamens
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous, arching Species rose with reddish green stems. Produces flowers in small clusters followed by spherical, red hips
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
ROSA rubrifolia
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. R. glauca. Good wildlife plant. Tolerates shade. Very disease-resistantPests & DiseasesSee header 'ROSA'Place of originCentral and southern Europe.
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Core PlantsRosa
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Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsFlat flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub or mixed borderCoastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the seaCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)PurplePlum-purple
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Scented PlantsScented flowersFragrance(1-10) 3-4, medium.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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WildlifeBee friendlyBird friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Roses - Care Guide
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1.5m (5ft) |
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant Rose - Organic Plant Food
This organic plant food from Empathy contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi and is especially formulated for roses.
Easy to use at any time of the year to feed or top dress your plants.
Only £12.00