Rosa 'Mountbatten'

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Shrub roseShrub, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae

Flower colour:

Yellow

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Rosa 'Mountbatten' is a sturdy, reliable rose, excelling in the garden both as a bedding rose for growing en masse, and as a specimen shrub in borders or containers. It also makes a good hedge, especially in mild districts where the foliage is semi-evergreen. It bears large yellow flowers with a fruity perfume, in contrast with leathery foliage.

Grow Rosa 'Mountbatten' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. As a floribunda rose, it should be pruned from late winter to early spring. Cut back the main stems to 25cm to 45cm above the ground pruning to just above an outward-facing bud. Reduce sideshoots to two or three buds. Remove any spindly or diseased growth. To encourage young, vigorous growth, cut back a third of the oldest stems almost to their base every year. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Rosa ‘Mountbatten’ and wildlife

Rosa ‘Mountbatten’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rosa ‘Mountbatten’ poisonous?

Rosa ‘Mountbatten’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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