Princess Anne
Rosa 'Princess Anne'
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 36-48 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level (or bud union 2-3 inches below soil in Zone 5b) |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park: 1000+ hours available) |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | Grandma Emily Barwaz Garden |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, loamy, rich in organic matter |
| Soil pH | 6.0-6.5 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green, glossy |
| Bloom | Deep pink to magenta |
| Fruit | Hip (Achenes) |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, budding |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Nepeta, Salvia, Geranium |
Where it came from
| Grower | David Austin Roses |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Can handle Shady areas; water deeply at the base to prevent fungal issues.
Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Cleanup
Late Winter; remove dead or crossing canes
Notes
Voted RHS Rose of the Year in 2011.