Incense Rose. A fragrant, shrub rose with aromatic, fern-like mid-green leaves. Pretty single, pale primrose-yellow flowers in late spring. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rosa primula
A fragrant, shrub rose with aromatic, fern-like mid-green leaves. Pretty single, pale primrose-yellow flowers in late spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Rosa |
|---|---|
| Species | primula |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Incense Rose |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| 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 | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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