The Poet's Wife
Rosa 'The Poet's Wife'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4x4' |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 400 |
| Life expectancy | 15+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, rich loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0-6.5 |
| Zones | 5-11 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Glossy dark green |
| Bloom | Yellow |
| Fruit | Hip |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Cuttings, budding |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Edible |
Where it came from
| Grower | David Austin |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply and regularly.
Maintenance
Prune in late winter.
Cleanup
Remove fallen leaves to prevent disease.
Notes
Exceptional rich yellow coloring with a strong, pleasing fragrance.