Rosa (H) 'Maxima' - 4 Ltr pot

Description
The numerous, heavily double flowers are white and appear in June. Their intense fragrance unfolds particularly on sunny, warm days. With its upright habit, this shrub grows up to 2.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rosa 'Alba Maxima', Rosa alba 'Great Double White'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * strongly scented flowers

Growth habit
White rose 'Maxima' is an upright growing shrub that can reach a height of 2 - 2.5 metres and a width of 1 - 1.5 metres.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to May.

Care
- Parts of the plant infected with mildew must be cut off, otherwise the disease can spread further. To prevent new infections, the rose can be treated with appropriate fungicides. - If infected with star sooty mould, all diseased leaves (black spots) should be removed. If necessary, treatment with suitable fungicides is also recommended. - To encourage the formation of new flower buds, wilted flowers should always be cut back to the next fully formed leaf. - Roses should never be planted where roses have already been growing. If no other planting site is available, the soil should be generously replaced.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers are very double and appear in June. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, cottage garden

Shoots
The shoots of Rosa alba 'Maxima' are spiny.