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Rosa Rugosa Alba

Rosa Rugosa Alba

£17.90 GBP
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  • Plant (Bare Root) : Nov-Apr
  • Plant (Potted) : All Year Round
  • Position : Partial Shade
  • Height : 150cm
  • Bloom : May-Oct
  • Soil : Moist
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Description
  • Elegant White Flowers with a Lovely Fragrance: Rosa Rugosa Alba boasts large, fragrant white blooms that create a stunning display in your garden. The flowers, with their delicate petals and sweet scent, are perfect for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a pollinator-friendly choice for eco-conscious gardeners. 

 

 

  • Hardy and Low-Maintenance Rose: This hardy shrub rose thrives in a variety of climates and is known for its resilience and low-maintenance care. Rosa Rugosa Alba is particularly disease-resistant, making it ideal for gardeners who want beautiful roses with minimal effort. It’s perfect for both beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. 

 

 

  • Ideal for Hedges, Borders, or Feature Planting: Growing to around 150 cm in height, Rosa Rugosa Alba is an excellent choice for creating flowering hedges, garden borders, or as a feature shrub. Its vibrant white blooms add structure and elegance to any garden setting, whether in a traditional English cottage garden or a more modern design. 

 

 

  • Pollinator-Friendly – Supports Wildlife in Your Garden: As a nectar-rich rose, Rosa Rugosa Alba is highly attractive to pollinators. The blooms draw bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, while the rose hips provide food for wildlife in the autumn. By planting this rose, you’re contributing to a healthy, sustainable garden ecosystem. 

 

 

  • Long-Lasting Beauty with Minimal Effort: Enjoy the long-lasting blooms of Rosa Rugosa Alba that brighten your garden from late spring into summer. This rose is drought-tolerant once established, highly resilient in various soil conditions, and continues to bloom year after year with very little care required, making it a great choice for low-maintenance gardeners. 
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Planting & Care Guide

Instructions for Planting and Caring for Bare Root

Pruning Newly Planted Roses

Prune your bare root roses before planting—this promotes healthy growth. For climbing and shrub roses, trim them back to about six inches; bush roses should be reduced to four inches.

How to Plant Bare Root Roses

  • Depth: Plant the rose so that the graft union and the first inch of branches are below soil level to prevent suckers and wind damage.

  • Hole Size: Dig a hole wide enough for the roots to spread and deep enough to cover the base of the stems.

  • Soil and Fertilizer: Use high-quality compost like John Innes No 3, and mix in a handful of rose food or bone meal to avoid root scorch.

  • Planting: Hold the rose at the correct depth while backfilling the hole with soil. Firm it down gently with your foot as you go.

Handling Frost and Dry Roots

Never plant bare root roses when their roots are dry or during frosty conditions. If they arrive frozen, they can stay unopened for up to a week. If frost persists, open the package, moisten the roots, and place them in a container with damp soil or sand until conditions improve.

By following these guidelines, your bare root roses will thrive and provide beautiful blooms for years to come!

Disease Resistant

This fragrant potted rose is grown with care and delivered ready to bloom in its 3 litre black pot.

Instructions for Planting and Caring for Potted

Pruning Potted Roses

Lightly prune potted roses to maintain their shape and encourage healthy growth. Remove dead stems and trim overgrown branches for a well-balanced plant.

How to Care for Potted Roses

  • Sunlight: Place your potted roses in a spot with 6+ hours of sunlight daily.

  • Soil: Ensure the pot has nutrient-rich, well-draining soil. If planting in the ground, enrich with compost or rose fertilizer.

  • Watering: Keep the soil moist, not waterlogged. Water deeply 1-2 times per week or more often in hot weather.

  • Transplanting: If replanting in the ground, handle the root ball carefully and plant at the same soil level. Water thoroughly after planting.

Seasonal Care

  • Winter Care: Protect from frost by moving pots to a sheltered area or insulating them with wraps. Water sparingly during winter months.

  • Feeding: Use a quality rose fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season to boost growth and blooms.

    By following these steps, your potted roses will thrive and provide beautiful blooms for years to come!

Disease Resistant

This fragrant potted rose is grown with care and delivered ready to bloom in its 3 litre black pot.