Rosa (K) 'City of York' - 4 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rosa 'Direktor Benschop'.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornament * fragrant flowers

Growth habit
Climbing.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Special rose 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 September.

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 creamy white, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear from June to October. They are pleasantly scented.

fruit
The red, round fruits of Rosa 'City of York' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Privacy screen, cottage garden, façade

Shoots
The shoots of Rosa 'City of York' are spiny.