Rose- "Alibaba" and its characteristic features

Alibaba- Climbing Rose



Breeder: Chris Warner, 2012.

Blossom: From June to October, strong repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 7 cm.
Fragrance: Strong, fruity.
Adult size: Height up to 2 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid calcareous soil.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.
Planting spacing: 80 cm between each plant.


Characteristics and uses:
The Rose 'Alibaba' has a superb, generous, salmon-orange blossom from June right through to October. Its semi-matt foliage is highly resistant to fungicide diseases. This healthy Rose will become a shrub which can reach up to 2 m in height; therefore it can be trained as a climbing Rose.


Awards:
Grand prix of the Rose SNHF 2012, 7 times gold medal in different other countries.
Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.