Rose 'Maiden's Blush'

Rosa

How to grow Rose 'Maiden's Blush'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Prune summer flowering roses after flowering. Remove dead or diseased stems and those that cross scuffing other stems. Shorten the remains stems by a half to two thirds. For established roses, it is good to remove completely one or two of the oldest stems to reduce congestion and promote fresh growth

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Maiden's Blush is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 6.5 as Maiden's Blush likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Maiden's Blush from seed

Rosed are not normally grown from seed as they do not come true. seedlings are grown to investigate potential new varieties. Roses are easily propagated from hardwood cuttings taken in the late autumn. In a commercial situation roses are grafted onto rootstock

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.96 feet (1.22 metres) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Maiden's Blush about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Maiden's Blush

Bare root roses are planted in the dormant season. Dig a hole in a sunny spot big enough to take the roots without constriction. Backfill adding a handful of blood fish and bone. Firm in and water

Pot grown roses can be planted at any time of year but watering must be carefully attended to in the growing season during the first year.

Good in a left sunny position. Cold hardy, tolerates wet conditions say well as hot and dry. Tough, disease resistant.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Maiden's Blush is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Maiden's Blush

Summer flowering

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Other Names for Rose 'Maiden's Blush'

Cuisse de Nymphe Emue, La Royale, La Séduisante, Verginale, Incarnata, Great Maidem