Description
Rosa ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ is a stunning English rose variety that produces large, cupped flowers with a soft, blush-pink hue. The blooms have a strong, sweet fragrance that will delight your senses. The plant itself is a vigorous grower, reaching a height and a spread of 90cm. It has a bushy habit with glossy, dark green foliage that provides a beautiful backdrop for the pretty flowers. ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ blooms repeatedly throughout the summer, making it a fantastic choice for adding colour and fragrance to your garden. This rose is perfect for planting in borders, as a specimen plant, or even in a container on your patio. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):A Whiter Shade of Pale Rose
- Hardiness:Fully Hardy
- How big will I get? Rosa ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ can grow to a height of 1m and a spread of 1m.
- Did You Know That:The world’s largest rose bush is in Tombstone, Arizona, and covers an area of over 8,000 square feet?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Rosa ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Rosa ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Rosa ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ Prune in January or February.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rosa ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ can have problems with aphids, leafhoppers, and scale insects , it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildews.