Rosa 'Bobbie James'

rose Bobbie James (rambler)

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: June to August
• Flower colour: creamy white
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  This is a beauty. In summer it produces extra large, heavy clusters of small, semi-double flowers that have a heady scent. These are followed in autumn by small, orange-red hips that look really pretty, especially in frosty weather. Because of its size, it is suitable for training through a tree, and as it is so tough and reliable it will happily compete with the trees root system once it has had a chance to become established. Alternatively just plant it where you want to cover any large or unsightly area.
  
  
• Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 20-30cm (8-12in) 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.
  • Eventual Height: 10m
  • Eventual Spread: 5m
  Rosa 'Bobbie James' - rose Bobbie James (rambler) Exceptionally large, scented flower clusters