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Intermediate
skill rating |
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1m
max. spread |
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1m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Rosa 'Cardinal de Richelieu'
Other names: Rose 'Cardinal de Richelieu', Gallica rose, Thornless rose
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Genus: Rosa
Variety or cultivar: 'Cardinal de Richelieu' _ 'Cardinal de Richelieu' is a Gallica rose. It has a good coverage of mid-green foliage and in summer bears clusters of heavily scented, rich purple, double flowers.
Rosa 'Cardinal de Richelieu' is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fragrance: Flower is heavily scented
Habit: Compact
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Watch out for
Specific pests:
Aphids
, Caterpillars
, Deer
, Glasshouse red spider mite
, Leafhoppers
, Rabbits
, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly
, Scale insects
Specific diseases:
Powdery mildew
, Rose black spot
, Rose rust
General care
Propagation methods: Budding, Hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Rosa 'Cardinal de Richelieu' (Rose 'Cardinal de Richelieu') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging
Cultivation: Plant in moist but free-draining or free-draining soil in a sunny position. This rose is a vigorous grower but rather fussy, requiring regular feeding and careful pruning. Avoid planting in sites that have previously been used for growing roses
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
betty hunter
Is it too late to prune my cardinal richelieu.rose.We a have recently moved into this house and it is overgrown and entwined with a large evergreen bush.
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- Posted: Sat. 12th February 2011 12:05
- Last reply: Mon. 14th February 2011 19:19
Comment from
paulbarden
I sent a message to Shoot management several days ago about the fact that this photo of Cardinal de Richelieu is posted on this Web site without attribution, and which was posted here without my permission. It is taken from my Web site without my knowledge and is an infringement on my copyright of this image. Please remove this photo immediately.
Paul Barden
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- Posted: Tue. 23rd November 2010 16:08
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