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Rosa 'Merlot' (Syn. Rosa 'BENfebu', 'Sparkle Berry')

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

24-34 x 24-36 inches

Foliage

Large, semi-glossy, dark green.

Flower Colour in Season. Hips

Dark red, white reverse, diameter 2 inches, double, cluster-flowered, hybrid tea bloom form and borne mostly solitary with none to mild fragrance.

Flowering is Repeat or Recurrent throughout the summer.

Comment

Breeder's note - Holds form well. Excellent for edging borders. Disease resistant.

Good for bedding or planting in groups. Good for cutting. Exhibition variety.

Available from R.V. Roger Ltd.

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