An old cottage favourite the graceful stems carry a profusion of double cup-shaped flowers. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rosa ‘Bourbon Queen’ (Bb)
An old cottage favourite the graceful stems carry a profusion of double cup-shaped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Rosa |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Bourbon Queen' (Bb) |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Sprawling |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Mulch to keep roots cool, Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Group planting, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove dead flower heads and 1/3 of old wood |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rusts |
| Maintenance | Feed, Dead heading, Top dress in spring |
| Propagation | Budding |
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