| Rosa 'The Dark Lady' |
USDA Zone: 5-11 |
The Dark Lady Rose is blanketed in stunning lightly-scented dark red flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The oval compound leaves turn yellow in fall.
One of the darkest crimson-red roses you'll find, featuring loose and frilly flowers with a light fragrance produced in abundance over a long period on a spreading shrub; all roses need full sun and well-drained soil.
The Dark Lady Rose is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
English Shrub Rose
English Rose - bred by David Austin
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Long Blooming; Repeat Blooming
Fragrance: Light
Common Name: David Austin, Old Fashion, English Rose
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| More About The Dark Lady David Austin Rose |
| Height: 4 ft |
Spread: 4 ft |
Flower Colour: Red Shades |
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Select a site with at least 6 hours of direct sun each day. Generally roses will not flourish where their roots are in competition with the roots of other plants, especially trees and hedges. If you have the space, English roses look superb planted in groups of three or more of one variety. They will then grow together to form one dense shrub, which will provide a more continuous display and make a more definite statement in the border. Depending on the varieties and your climate, more groupings can be planted 24-30" apart within the group and 3-4 ft between plants of neighbouring varieties. Roses will grow in a wide range of soils, but they do appreciate good soil preparation. The addition of well rotted manure or compost before planting will help to ensure strong growth. Feeding, generous mulching and occasional deep watering will help encourage strong growth and more flowers. The removal of spent flowers. It encourages repeat-flowering and makes for a tidier plant. Either remove just the dead flower or cut the stems down to the first full leaf. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
