Gallica Rose
Opulent, fully double, fragrant, magenta-pink fl
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| Opulent, fully double, fragrant, magenta-pink flowers with closely packed petals in July and mid-green leaves. This gorgeous, old, Gallica rose is ideal for a mixed or shrub border or grown as an informal, flowering hedge. Upright and arching in habit, it performs best in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in full sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JulyFlower colour: magenta-pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowers; almost thorn-less stemsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the `bud union` (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Pulmonaria officinalis `Sissinghurst White`, |
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