rose [Old John]

How to Grow and Care for rose [Old John]

rose [Old John] · Rosa Old John ('Dicwillynilly')

Grow in full sun in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, and dead-head to encourage repeat flowering; for more advice, see rose cultivation

Watering: Deep root watering weekly, slight surface dryness acceptableSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing rose [Old John]

rose [Old John]
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep root watering weekly, slight surface dryness acceptable
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingRose bloom boosting fertilizer every three weeks growing season
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in full sun in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, and dead-head to encourage repeat flowering; for more advice, see rose cultivation

How to Water rose [Old John]?

Deep root watering weekly, slight surface dryness acceptable

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for rose [Old John]?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for rose [Old John]?

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What Soil Is Best for rose [Old John]?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for rose [Old John]?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize rose [Old John]?

Rose bloom boosting fertilizer every three weeks growing season

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How to Prune rose [Old John]?

Remove dead, diseased and crossing stems. Shorten strong shoots to about 25–30 cm above soil level; prune weaker shoots more severely. Prune in late winter or early spring as growth resumes.

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How to Propagate rose [Old John]?

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn, by softwood cuttings under glass in spring and summer, or by T-budding in summer

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How to Transplant rose [Old John]?

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How to Care for rose [Old John] in Winter?

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How to Plant rose [Old John]?

Grow in full sun in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, and dead-head to encourage repeat flowering; for more advice, see rose cultivation

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How to Repot rose [Old John]?

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How to Harvest rose [Old John]?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to rose black spot, rose rust, replant disease, rose dieback, and rose powdery mildews. May also be susceptible to disorders rose blindness and flower balling and sometimes honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars and rose leaf-rolling sawfly. Deer and rabbits can cause damage

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The Toxicity of rose [Old John]

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of rose [Old John]

Plant typeRoses
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Rosa Old John ('Dicwillynilly')
Genus
Rosa
Family
Rosaceae
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