Name: English rose 'Roald Dahl'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Rosa 'Roald Dahl'

Common name

English rose 'Roald Dahl'

Type

Flowering shrub

Family

Rosaceae

Warm and poetic, the English rose 'Roald Dahl' enchants with its perfectly formed, soft apricot rosette flowers, borne in abundance on a rounded, balanced bush. Its fragrance is light, fruity, with a hint of tea, in perfect harmony with its soft and welcoming appearance. This shrub rose reaches approximately 110 to 120 cm in height, with dense, glossy green foliage that is very healthy. Highly disease-resistant, floriferous, and repeat-flowering, it blooms relentlessly from June until frost. Perfect for borders, mixed beds, or romantic gardens, 'Roald Dahl' is a living tribute to creativity, bringing color, elegance, and simplicity to any landscape design.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 5

Exposure

Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.

Watering

Water regularly, especially during the first year. Then, water during periods of heat or drought.

Fertilization

Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.

Soil type

Rich, well-drained soil

Minimum temperature

-29°C

Blooming period

June to September

Flower color

Sweet apricot

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Rounded bush

Height

131 cm (4 feet)

Width

100 cm (3.5 feet)

Growth rate

Average

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.