silky-leaved rose

How to Grow and Care for silky-leaved rose

silky-leaved rose · Rosa sericea

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. 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. Suits a wild garden with space, edible fruit falls in 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 silky-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 pHAcid · Alkaline · 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 fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. 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. Suits a wild garden with space, edible fruit falls in summer. See rose cultivation

How to Water silky-leaved rose?

Deep root watering, allow slight surface drying before watering again

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for silky-leaved rose?

Full sun

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

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What Soil Is Best for silky-leaved rose?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize silky-leaved rose?

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

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How to Prune silky-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 silky-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 silky-leaved rose?

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How to Care for silky-leaved rose in Winter?

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How to Plant silky-leaved rose?

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. 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. Suits a wild garden with space, edible fruit falls in summer. See rose cultivation

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How to Repot silky-leaved rose?

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How to Harvest silky-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 and sometimes honey fungus. May also be susceptible to disorders rose blindness and flower balling

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 silky-leaved rose

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

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Attributes of silky-leaved rose

Plant typeRoses
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginHimalaya, Western China

Scientific Classification

Species
Rosa sericea
Genus
Rosa
Family
Rosaceae
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