- Botanical name: Rosa 'Rambling Rector'
- Common name: Rambling rose
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Shrub, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
- Scented flowers
Rosa ‘Rambling Rector’ is an incredibly rampant rambling rose, bearing large clusters of scented, semi-double, cream-white flowers all summer long, followed by small, round, red hips. It’s ideal for covering a wall or shed, especially north-facing walls, as it’s more tolerant of shade than other roses. Its flowers are attractive to bees.
For best results grow Rosa ‘Rambling Rector’ in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.
How to grow Rosa 'Rambling Rector'
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Plant size
6m height
2m spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
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Rosa 'Rambling Rector' and wildlife
Rosa 'Rambling Rector' is known for attracting bees, birds and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Rosa 'Rambling Rector' poisonous?
Rosa 'Rambling Rector' 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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