Rose 'Dorothy Perkins'

Rosa

How to grow Rose 'Dorothy Perkins'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Dorothy Perkins is thought of as hardy, so Dorothy Perkins will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 as Rose is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Dorothy Perkins from seed

Look to ensure a distance 3.96 feet (1.22 metres) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dorothy Perkins about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Dorothy Perkins

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Dorothy Perkins is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Dorothy Perkins

Other Names for Rose 'Dorothy Perkins'

Seven Sisters pink blend