large-leaved rose

How to Grow and Care for large-leaved rose

large-leaved rose · Rosa macrophylla

Grow in full sun with fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of poor soils. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in late winter or early spring, and for best flowering apply a general rose or shrub fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer. See rose cultivation

Watering: Deep root watering, allow slight surface drying before watering againSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing large-leaved rose

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep root watering, allow slight surface drying before watering again
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Acid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingRose fertilizer every two to four weeks from spring through late summer
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in full sun with fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of poor soils. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in late winter or early spring, and for best flowering apply a general rose or shrub fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer. See rose cultivation

How to Water large-leaved rose?

Deep root watering, allow slight surface drying before watering again

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for large-leaved rose?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for large-leaved rose?

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What Soil Is Best for large-leaved rose?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for large-leaved rose?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize large-leaved rose?

Rose fertilizer every two to four weeks from spring through late summer

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How to Prune large-leaved rose?

Keep single-flowering shrub roses lightly pruned, removing dead, diseased, crossing and weak growth. Thin a few old unproductive stems if crowded. Prune in late summer after flowering.

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How to Propagate large-leaved rose?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn or by chip budding in summer; propagate by seed; species roses can be propagated by seed but need stratification and germination may take two seasons

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How to Transplant large-leaved rose?

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How to Care for large-leaved rose in Winter?

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How to Plant large-leaved rose?

Grow in full sun with fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of poor soils. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in late winter or early spring, and for best flowering apply a general rose or shrub fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer. See rose cultivation

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How to Repot large-leaved rose?

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How to Harvest large-leaved rose?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

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

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The Toxicity of large-leaved rose

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

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Attributes of large-leaved rose

Plant typeRoses
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Rosa macrophylla
Genus
Rosa
Family
Rosaceae
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