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Rosa 'Baby Katie' (Named for John Saville's oldest daughter)

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: 8 Miniature Bush (Compact Floribundas)

Height x Spread in feet

1-1.3 x 1

Foliage

Dark Green

Flower Colour in Season. Hips

Pastel Pink and Ivory blooms with sharply-pointed centres.

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

Comment

Bushy and compact with show-winning potential. Excellent for edging borders.

Susceptible to Mildew.

Good for bedding or planting in groups. Grow in pots. Good for cutting.

Available from R.V. Roger Ltd .

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