Illustrative photo.
Rosa 'THE MAYFLOWER' shrub rose by David Austin
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1-1,3m
usual width
1-1m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-September
location
full sun
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
The Mayflower Pruning: English roses don’t need hard pruning like tea hybrids. Just cut last year’s growth by one third to maximum one half in the spring (after frosts) to achieve desired shape, and strong and reliable framework. Cutting it back to 3-5 live buds is possible for re-juvenating. To support extra flowering during the season remove twigs past blossom: cut them off the first leaf with 5 bracts. Mulch well before winter, preferably with leaf-mould.
Last update: 24-01-2009.
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