Generous Gardener
Rosa 'The Generous Gardener'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Bud union 1-2 inches below soil level |
| Chilling hours | 250 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, loamy, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-6.5 |
| Zones | 5-11 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green, semi-glossy |
| Bloom | Pale pink fading to white |
| Fruit | Hip |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Grafting or stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Clematis, Salvia, Nepeta |
Where it came from
| Grower | David Austin |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Can handle Shady areas better than most roses. Keep watered during dry spells.
Maintenance
Tie in new growth horizontally if training as a climber to encourage blooming along the stem.
Cleanup
Late Winter pruning; remove dead wood and reduce remaining stems by a third.
Notes
Award-winning climbing rose known for its Old Rose, musk, and myrrh fragrance.