Flower colour
Flower style:
Pompom and doubleFoliage colour
Foliage style:
OvalSun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Rosa 'Abraham Darby'
Scientific family:
RosaceaeRosa type:
English roseType:
ShrubOrigin:
Africa: North Africa and AsiaLifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informal or town/courtyardPosition:
Border, banks/slopes or containersCharacteristics:
ThornsSoil:
Clay, loam, sand or chalkWildlife:
Attracts beespH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralFragrance:
ScentedAspect:
South, east or westExposure:
Exposed or shelteredGrowth rate:
AverageMaintenance:
Typical maintenanceTime to maturity:
5-10 yearsSpacing:
60cmPlanting depth:
30cmThe genus Rosa includes over 100 different species of rose, such as shrubs, hybrid teas, floribundas and climbing roses. They are usually perennials, but some annuals are available. The stems can be woody in trees, climbers and shrubs, but in the lower growing herbacious varieties, this is usually softer. It is common for the plants to be everygreen.