Rose (shrub)
'Cardinal de Richelieu'

This gallica shrub rose has rich, velvety-purple, double flowers that are lightly scented, and are held above healthy, green foliage with few thorns.

Height & Spread: 100 x 100cm
Flowering Season: Summer
Planting Position: Full sun

Planting: Choose a sheltered area with rich, well-drained soil. Avoid areas where roses have been planted before. Mix plenty of fertiliser into the soil as you dig a hole that will comfortably hold the root ball.

Care: Water regularly in dry weather and apply rose feed once a month. Spray with a mixture of tomato food, garlic juice and fungicide - ideally once a month. Cut back in winter removing around half the growth of the previous year. Dead or faded flowers should be removed to aid repeat flowering.

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