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Beginner
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1m
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1.2m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis'
Other names: China rose, Rosa chinensis f. mutabilis, Rosa turkestanica , Rosa 'Tipo Ideale', Butterfly rose
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Genus: Rosa
Variety or cultivar: 'Mutabilis' _ 'Mutabilis' is medium shrub rose with flowers which open yellow, turning pink and then orange crimson. One of the first to flower in late spring and continues to flower into autumn.
Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow, Flushed pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage: Bright-green in Summer
Fruit: Red in Autumn
Fragrance: Light fragrance
Habit: Compact, Dense, Upright
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
Pruning: Do not prune directly after flowering if hips are desired. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Budding, Hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis' (China rose) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens
Cultivation: Plant in moist but free-draining or free-draining soil in a sunny position. Avoid planting in sites that have previously been used for growing roses.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, 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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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis' (China rose) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 21:04
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