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Rosa 'Spirit of Freedom' - Climbing Rose
Rosa 'Spirit of Freedom' - Climbing Rose
Rosa 'Spirit of Freedom' - Climbing Rose
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Thierry P.
Floraison de mai - image 2
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Thierry P. • 84 FR
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Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Floraison de juin - image 4
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
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Thierry P.
Floraison de octobre - image 10 - La myrrhe est bien perceptible chez cette variété.
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
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Thierry P.
Floraison de mai - image 16 - Cette rose est à 3 mètres de hauteur.
Thierry P. • 84 FR
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Thierry P.
Floraison de juin - image 32 - En compagnie du rosier liane "Albertine".
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Chloé B.
Première rose le 20 juin
Chloé B. • 73 FR
Chloé B.
Première rose le 20 juin
Chloé B. • 73 FR
Chloé B.
Première rose le 20 juin
Chloé B. • 73 FR
Thierry P.
Floraison de juillet - image 33
Thierry P. • 84 FR
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Thierry P. • 84 FR
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Thierry P. • 84 FR
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Thierry P.
Floraison d'Août - image 56- Fleurs, boutons, feuillage et rameaux.
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Rose bush arrived in good condition, I am eagerly awaiting the roses.
Claire, 07/07/2021
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The English rose 'Spirit of Freedom', sometimes considered temperamental in humid climates, possesses a unique charm, something infinitely seductive that recalls roses of times past, much like its heavy and fleshy flowers that somewhat resemble those of 'Madame Pierre Oger', for example. With its ample habit, this large rose bush actually possesses all the characteristics of old roses. Its large, full, round and pleasantly fragrant roses display a soft and vibrant pink colour, becoming lilac pink when fully mature. A lovely and repeat flowering shrub can also be trained as a climber.
If trained as a shrub, this tall rose will form a large bush with a free and slightly spreading habit, measuring 1.25m (4ft) in all directions. Used as a climber, it will reach up to 2.50m (8ft). It grows rapidly and vigorously, and its sturdy stems are covered with grey-green foliage that is not very susceptible to diseases under suitable growing conditions. On this repeat flowering bush, the tiny red and rounded buds gradually open to form a round and full cup-shaped flower composed of numerous petals. Those in the centre are slightly incurved towards the heart of the flower. They are 9 cm (4in) wide, gently inclined downwards, and unfortunately, sometimes struggle to bloom fully and can get stained, especially in rainy weather. But they have a rare colour, a tender and shiny pink, taking on mauve reflections when fully open, and an intoxicating fragrance that somewhat evokes myrrh, especially in hot weather.
Puzzling, this rose 'Spirit of Freedom', undoubtedly inhabited by a fierce spirit of freedom, can become magnificent in full sun in rocky or sandy soil if it is sufficiently deep and moist but may sometimes disappoint in fertile soil and under a too rainy climate. It forms a beautiful bush as a backdrop behind flowerbeds or in front of large evergreen shrubs. It can also be mixed with flowering shrubs (buddleias, lilacs, spireas, deutzias, mockoranges, kolkwitzias) near the house or in the back of the garden. In mixed borders, it will accompany perennial plants, to which it will bring vitality and fragrance, as well as delicate annuals and even grasses, whose tufted foliage will hide its sometimes bare base. It can easily be trained on a small arch, a pergola, above an entrance or a gate, in the company of a clematis.
Obtained by David Austin in 2002.
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Plant your English Rose 'Spirit of Freedom' in a sunny or lightly shaded location. English roses are tolerant, but they won't like excessive limestone. They will adapt to any garden as long as the soil is well-worked and rich enough. To plant your rose, work the soil by crumbling it and adding an amendment at the bottom of the planting hole, such as blood, fish and bone. Water generously after planting to get rid of air pockets. Water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate rooting.
Pruning English roses is essential for flowering. At the end of winter, shorten the branches to 3-5 buds above the ground (at the lowest point), and choose an outward-facing bud for a more elegant habit. Take advantage of this pruning to remove dead wood and unsightly branches. Pruning should be done at an angle above a bud. As the flowers bloom, remove faded blooms, stimulating the development of other buds.
For climbing roses: the branches that flowered the previous year should be reduced to 3 or 4 buds or pruned to 15cm (6in). The new sturdy branches will be tied and the old branches removed if necessary. Choose an outward-facing bud for a more elegant habit. Take advantage of this pruning to remove dead wood and unsightly branches. Pruning should be done at an angle above a bud. As the flowers bloom, remove faded blooms, stimulating the development of other buds.
Roses may develop stains or discolouration during summer. However, this natural occurrence does not affect their growth or health.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.