Rose 'Alec's Red'

Rosa

How to grow Rose 'Alec's Red'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Alec's Red from seed

As a hybrid variety, this plant will not reliably grow true to type from seed.

Transplanting Alec's Red

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

Harvesting Alec's Red

Alec's Red Patent Information

United States – Patent No: PP 3,056
Filing date: Sep 4, 1969
Issue date: Aug 10, 1971

Rose Alec's Red Etymology

Designation: COred
Registration name: Alec’s Red®
Named for the breeder, Alexander (Alec) Cocker.

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