Rosa (H) 'William Lobb' - BUSH, bare root

Description
The numerous double flowers are carmine red in colour and appear from June to July. Their intense fragrance unfolds particularly on sunny, warm days. With its loose growth, this shrub grows up to 2 m high and 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rosa centifolia, Rosa muscosa, Rosa centifolia muscosa.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * strongly scented flowers

Growth habit
Loose.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

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 carmine-red, cupped flowers are double and appear from June to July. They grow to around 8 - 12 cm and are strongly scented.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, cottage garden

Shoots
The shoots of Rosa x centifolia 'William Lobb' are spiny.