Rosa (H) 'Francis E. Lester' - 4 Ltr pot

Description
The Musk rose 'Francis E. Lester' (Rosa) is a rich-flowering rose that plays a special role in the garden but also on the balcony or terrace. The numerous flowers are white and appear from June to August. Their intense fragrance unfolds particularly on sunny, warm days. With its spreading and climbing habit, this shrub grows up to 5 metres high.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * strongly scented flowers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Musk rose 'Francis E. Lester' are dark green, pinnate and alternate.

Frost hardiness
The Musk rose 'Francis E. Lester' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, 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).

Planting partner
The Musk rose 'Francis E. Lester' sets beautiful accents together with: Steppe sage, lavender, clematis.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to May.

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 white, cupped flowers appear from June to August. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, espalier

Shoots
The shoots of Rosa moschata 'Francis E. Lester' are spiny.