- Botanical name: Rosa 'Little Cherub'
- Common name: Patio rose
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Rosa ‘Little Cherub’ is a delightful, bushy patio rose, bearing single, dark red flowers with a bright red centre, which contrast with beautiful, dark green foliage. It’s ideal for growing in a large container on a sunny patio, or at the front of an ornamental border.
For best results grow Rosa ‘Little Cherub’ in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Prune lightly in February to keep its shape, and remove any dead, diseased or dying wood. Mulch each autumn with organic matter such as well-rotted manure or compost.
How to grow Rosa 'Little Cherub'
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Plant size
45cm height
38cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
S
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Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Take cuttings in August |
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Do Take cuttings in September |
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Do Take cuttings in October |
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Do Take cuttings in November |
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Do not Take cuttings in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
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 |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Rosa 'Little Cherub' and wildlife
Rosa 'Little Cherub' is known for attracting other pollinators.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Rosa 'Little Cherub' poisonous?
Rosa 'Little Cherub' 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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