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.
Category: Roses
Additional information
Generic | Rosa |
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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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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