Willmott's rose

How to Grow and Care for Willmott's rose

Willmott's rose · Rosa willmottiae

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, open position. Mulch in late winter and, to improve flowering, apply a balanced fertiliser in late winter or early spring. 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 Willmott's rose

Willmott's rose
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep root watering, allow slight surface drying before watering again
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · 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

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, open position. Mulch in late winter and, to improve flowering, apply a balanced fertiliser in late winter or early spring. See rose cultivation

How to Water Willmott's rose?

Deep root watering, allow slight surface drying before watering again

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Willmott's rose?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Willmott's rose?

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What Soil Is Best for Willmott's rose?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Willmott's rose?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Willmott's rose?

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

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How to Prune Willmott's 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 Willmott's rose?

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn

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How to Transplant Willmott's rose?

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How to Care for Willmott's rose in Winter?

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How to Plant Willmott's rose?

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, open position. Mulch in late winter and, to improve flowering, apply a balanced fertiliser in late winter or early spring. See rose cultivation

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How to Repot Willmott's rose?

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How to Harvest Willmott's 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 mildews. May also be susceptible to disorders rose blindness and flower balling and sometimes honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, including rose aphid, the most common rose pest. Can also be affected by leafhoppers, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly, rose leaf-rolling sawfly and leaf-cutter bees. Deer and rabbits can also cause damage

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The Toxicity of Willmott's rose

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

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Attributes of Willmott's rose

Plant typeShrubs · Roses
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Rosa willmottiae
Genus
Rosa
Family
Rosaceae
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