Willmott's rose

Willmott's rose · Pruning

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

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.