Rose (climbing hybrid tea) (Rosa 'Etoile de Hollande') | Climbers & Wall Shrubs | Plants

Rose (climbing hybrid tea)

Rosa 'Etoile de Hollande'

Common Name: Rose (climbing hybrid tea)
Genus: Rosa
Cultivar: 'Etoile de Hollande'

Category: Climbers & Wall Shrubs
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Features: Makes good cut flowers, Has fragrant flowers/foliage, Long flowering period

Hardiness: Hardy	Height: 5.50 m (550 cm)
Sun/Shade: Full sun	Spread: 4.00 m (400 cm)

Foliage Type: Deciduous	Flower Colour: Red
Foliage Colour: Green	Flowering Period: June to September

Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained

Large fragrant double deep crimson blooms from July to September and masses of glossy dark green leaves. This vigorous repeat-flowering climbing rose is perfect for a sunny border with fertile moist well-drained soil. One of the best climbing roses for covering a house wall the large fragrant blooms make excellent cut-flowers.

Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.