Plant name: Rosa 'Claire Austin'
Other names: Climbing rose
Category: Deciduous climber
Plant family: Rosaceae
Light preference: Full sun,Partial shade
Soil preference: Chalk, clay ; acid, alkaline ; well-drained
Flowering/fruiting month: July-September
Size:
- 2-3.5 metres height
- 1-2 meters spread
Description: Rosa ‘Claire Austin’ is a climbing rose with deliciously fragrant cupped, creamy-white blooms, set against rich-green foliage.It’s perfect for growing and training against a wall or up and over a large arch or pergola. Plant it somewhere you’ll be sitting near or passing by often to make the most of the scent.
Care: For best results, grow Rosa ‘Claire Austin’ in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Deadhead the blooms to encourage further flowers. Prune and train in autumn once flowering has finished. Mulch in autumn or winter with some well-rotted organic matter, then feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser.
Current appearance: These plants are cuttings that are entering their second year. They are small but strong plants. They will flower this year with a few roses but will be more floriferous after a year of growth.
