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Other common names rose 'Geranium'
Synonyms Rosa moyesii 'Geranium'
Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa can be deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs or scrambling climbers, with usually thorny stems bearing pinnate leaves and solitary or clustered, 5-petalled flowers followed by showy red or purple fruits
Details 'Geranium' is a vigorous large shrub of strong, arching growth with attractive dark foliage and single, bright scarlet-orange flowers to 6cm in width, with prominent golden stamens flowering in summer. Elongated red hips in autumn
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Spreading / Branched
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Aspect North-facing or East-facing or South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered or Exposed
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Clay
MoistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand, Clay
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1.5-2.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1-1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in full sun with fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. For best flowering apply a balanced fertiliser and mulch in late winter or early spring - see rose cultivation. Tolerant of poor soil and shade. Can be trained as a climber or pillar rose
Propagation Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Cottage & Informal Garden Wildlife Gardens
Pruning Pruning group 21 (roses). Do not prune after flowering if hips are required
Pests May be attacked by rose aphid, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly, rose leaf-rolling sawfly, leaf cutting bees, rabbits and deer
Diseases May be affected by black spot, rose rust and rose powdery mildew
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