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Rosa 'Freddie Mercury' (Syn. Rosa 'BATmercury', 'Freddy Mercury')

Common Name

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Soil

Roses prefer acidic soil of pH 6.5 (sand) but will tolerate alkaline soils up to pH 7.5 (chalk). Mix 25 lts farmyard manure, or pulverized tree bark with bone meal, in soil before planting. Broadcast rose fertilizer in early Spring.

Sun Aspect

Full Sun.

Soil Moisture

Moist.

Plant Type

Modern Roses: 4 Large-Flowered Shrub from the Hybrid Teas classification

Height x Spread in feet

2.5 x 2

Foliage

Mid-green

Flower Colour in Season. Hips

Beautiful deep pink, yellow and apricot flushed blooms.

Flowering is Repeat or Recurrent throughout the summer. Very fragrant.

Comment

An uncommon variety. Sport of Tina Turner (and I thought she sang for a living instead of playing sport!)

Good for bedding or planting in groups.

Available from R.V. Roger Ltd.

For further details on the cultivation of roses, consult the Royal National Rose Society.