Rosa 'Gloire de Dijon' (rose Gloire de Dijon (climbing hybrid tea))

Product Description

Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July and September Flower colour: buff-yellow to apricot pink Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Intensely fragrant, large and fully double flowers appear from July to September against the backdrop of the lustrous, deep green foliage. The beautiful blooms of this repeat-flowering, old climbing rose can vary in colour from pale yellow to soft apricot-pink, making it an excellent climber for covering a sunny wall. Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is approximately 5cm (2in) below the soil. All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.