A climbing rose with shiny, dark green leaves. Large clusters of single, white flowers, flushed pale pink in late spring, followed by red hips lasting well into winter. A good rose for growing into trees. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rosa ‘Francis E Lester’
A climbing rose with shiny, dark green leaves. Large clusters of single, white flowers, flushed pale pink in late spring, followed by red hips lasting well into winter. A good rose for growing into trees.
Additional information
| Generic | Rosa |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Francis E Lester' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Dead head regularly |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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