- Botanical name: Rosa 'Hever Castle'
- Common name: Shrub rose
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Rosa ‘Hever Castle’ is a repeat-flowering rose, bearing bright red double flowers in contrast with dark green, glossy foliage from late-spring to mid-autumn.
Rosa ‘Hever Castle’ is ideal for growing at the back of a mixed herbaceous border. For best results, deadhead spent flowers and feed fortnightly with a potash-rich fertiliser.
How to grow Rosa 'Hever Castle'
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Plant size
1.2m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- 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 August |
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Do not Prune in June |
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Do not Prune in July |
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Do not Prune in August |
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Do not Prune in November |
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Rosa 'Hever Castle' and wildlife
Rosa 'Hever Castle' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Rosa 'Hever Castle' poisonous?
Rosa 'Hever Castle' 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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