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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rosa 'Scarman's Velvet China'
Other names
Rose 'Scarman's Velvet China', China rose 'Scarman's Velvet China', Rosa chinensis 'Scarman's Velvet China'
Genus
Rosa Rosa
Variety or Cultivar
'Scarman's Velvet China' _ 'Scarman's Velvet China' is an upright, deciduous shrub with nearly thornless stems bearing pinnate leaves divided into ovate, toothed, glossy, mid- to dark green leaflets and clusters of double, velvety, strongly fragrant, deep red to maroon flowers from early summer into autumn.
Rosa 'Scarman's Velvet China' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Light fragrance.
Habit
Compact, Dense, Upright
Flower
Dark-red, Maroon in Summer; Dark-red, Maroon in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Deer , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Rabbits , Rose leaf-rolling sawfly , Scale insects Aphids , Caterpillars , Deer , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Rabbits , Rose leaf-rolling sawfly , Scale insects
Powdery mildew , Rose black spot , Rose rust Powdery mildew , Rose black spot , Rose rust
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 17. Do not prune directly after flowering if hips are desired.
Propagation methods
Budding, Hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Rosa 'Scarman's Velvet China' (Rose 'Scarman's Velvet China') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in late winter or early spring. Tolerates light shade and poor soil. Suitable for use as a hedge.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Rosa 'Scarman's Velvet China'
Other names
Rose 'Scarman's Velvet China', China rose 'Scarman's Velvet China', Rosa chinensis 'Scarman's Velvet China'
Genus
Rosa Rosa
Variety or Cultivar
'Scarman's Velvet China' _ 'Scarman's Velvet China' is an upright, deciduous shrub with nearly thornless stems bearing pinnate leaves divided into ovate, toothed, glossy, mid- to dark green leaflets and clusters of double, velvety, strongly fragrant, deep red to maroon flowers from early summer into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Light fragrance.
Habit
Compact, Dense, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Dark-red, Maroon in Summer; Dark-red, Maroon in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
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
Pruning group 17. Do not prune directly after flowering if hips are desired.
Propagation methods
Budding, Hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Rosa 'Scarman's Velvet China' (Rose 'Scarman's Velvet China') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in late winter or early spring. Tolerates light shade and poor soil. Suitable for use as a hedge.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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