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Rosa 'Alec's Red'

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.

Tolerant of Poor Soils, so broadcast rose fertilizer in early summer as well.

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

Strong necked, with dark green foliage and thorny stems.

Flower Colour in Season. Hips

Crimson to Cherry-Red blooms are carried on strong stems and are continuous throughout the summer. The flowers are generally borne singly or with several side buds. Very outstanding sweet fragrance.

Comment

A good all-rounder which is suitable for bedding or planting in groups as bushes or standards.

Available from Coblands Nurseries Ltd , Peter Beales Roses , David Austin Rose Nursery Limited , R.V. Roger Ltd and Rumwood Nurseries.

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