Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Rose-"Lutea" and its characteristic features



Lutea





Breeder: Introduced into France in 1824 by John Parks.
Blossom: No Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: 3 cm.
Fragrance: No.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 12 m, width up to 5 m.
Foliage: Semi evergreen, dark green.
Type of soil: All, except too wet.
Climate: Hardy to -12°C in a sheltered position.
Site: Semi-shade to full sun.
Planting spacing: 1 to 2 m between each plant.


Properties and uses:
The Rose Lady Banks 'Lutea' has a superb little double buttery yellow flowers. This spectacular rose can find a home along a wall, along fences or in a container to create fantastic cascades of flowers on terraces and balconies. It is particularly appreciated as it does not have thorns.

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.    

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