- Botanical name: Rosa (Floribunda Group) 'Desmond Tutu'
- Common name: Shrub rose
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Rosa ‘Desmond Tutu’ is a stunning variety of shrub rose, which boasts glossy, disease-resistant foliage. A repeat-flowering (floribunda) rose, it bears large, loosely double, scented dark pink-red blooms throughout summer.
The plant itself is compact and stocky, having the perfect structure to grow in the herbaceous border, or even train as a hedge.
In common with many roses, Rosa ‘Desmond Tutu’ grows well in a variety of soil types but does better if mulched with well-rotted manure or compost. Hard prune in February and help prolong flowering by deadheading regularly, and adding a high potash feed every fortnight in summer.
How to grow Rosa 'Desmond Tutu'
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Plant size
1.2m height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Rosa 'Desmond Tutu' and wildlife
Rosa 'Desmond Tutu' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Rosa 'Desmond Tutu' poisonous?
Rosa 'Desmond Tutu' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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