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FlowersHardyPerennial (long-lived)

Rose

Rose is a classic flowering shrub or climber grown for beautifully formed blooms, fragrance and a very wide range of garden uses. It remains one of the most important ornamental plants for borders, walls, containers and cutting, provided the right type is matched to the site.

Basic information

Category
Flowers
Lifecycle
Perennial (long-lived)
Hardiness
Hardy
Planting partners
0 companions · 0 crops to avoid

Growth profile

Plant spacing
90 cm
Row spacing
100 cm
Height
150 cm
Spread
90 cm

Calendar

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F
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A
M
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A
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Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Flowering / Harvest
Timings based on average frost dates in the UK. Sign up to set your frost dates.

Care tips

Choose a rose type that suits the available space, plant into fertile soil in a sunny airy site, and mulch annually to support steady growth. Prune according to the group, deadhead where repeat flowering is desired, and keep fallen diseased foliage cleared to reduce recurring problems.

Common pests

Black spot, aphids, mildew, rust.

Companions

No companion crops have been added yet.

Don’t grow with

No crops to avoid have been added yet.