Rose 'Evelyn'

Feed twice a year with blood fish and bone, in the early spring as the rose starts into growth, and later after the first flush of blooms in mid summer. Scrape back the soil under the bush and sprinkle on a handful of blood fish and bone. Work this in carefully avoiding damage to the roots that run close to the surface
Dead head frequently, to promote new buds
Prune only lightly dead heading and removing diseased or crossing stems.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Evelyn is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Evelyn requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Hybrid variety. Will not reliably grow true to type from seed. However roses easily strike from hardwood cuttings taken in the autumn
Roses can be grown from seed but this is usually to investigate potential new varieties

Bare root roses are established in the dormant season. Dig a hole big enough to take all the roots without bending and deep enough to cover the graft union by about 5cm. Back fill adding a handful of blood fish and bone, firm in and water well
Container grown roses can be planted out at any time of year if careful attention is paid to watering particularly during dry spells in the first growing season.
Bare root roses establish more strongly and are more independent than container grown stock

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

European Union – Patent No: 327 on 2 Aug 1996
Application No: 19950457 on 24 Jul 1995
United States – Patent No: PP 8,680 on 12 Apr 1994
David Austin™ Roses ¹

David Austin Albrighton Shropshire UK

This variety is named for the English perfume company Crabtree and Evelyn, who use it for their range of rose perfumes.

Registration name: AUSsaucer

An English Musk Hybrid a cross between Old Rose hybrids and Noisette rose

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