Wednesday 29 August 2018

Rose-"Mascara" and its characteristic features




Mascara - Grandiflora/Hybrid perpetual rose


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Breeder: Meilland. 1992.
Blossom: From May to October.
Flower diameter: 7 cm.
Fragrance: Medium.
Adult size: Height up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid calcareous soil.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.
Planting spacing: 50 cm between each plant.


Characteristics and uses:
The Rosa 'Mascara' has delicate pink colour. Its flowers are large in size and formed with well shape. The flowers are long lasting on long stem. It can be easily grown mixed in with other Roses with creamy or white shades.


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.   

1 comment:

  1. I have a mascara also ...it is really beautiful...leafs are very big and the flower is also maintain well structure

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