Plant Name

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Rosa 'Catherine Cookson'

Common Name

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Soil

Roses prefer acidic soil of pH 6.5 (sand) but will tolerate alkaline soils up to pH 7.5 (chalk). Mix 25 lts farmyard manure, or pulverized tree bark with bone meal, in soil before planting. Broadcast rose fertilizer in early Spring.

Sun Aspect

Full Sun.

Soil Moisture

Moist.

Plant Type

Modern Roses: 4 Large-Flowered Shrub from the Hybrid Teas classification

Height x Spread in feet

2.5 x 2

Foliage

Glossy, dark green

Flower Colour in Season. Hips

Soft magenta-pink and white blended, large, full blooms.

Flowering is Repeat or Recurrent throughout the summer. Moderately fragrant.

Comment

Bushy.

Good for bedding or planting in groups. Good for cutting. Good for exhibition.

Available from R.V. Roger Ltd .

For further details on the cultivation of roses, consult the Royal National Rose Society.