Rambler Rose Phyllis Bide

A beautiful, repeat-flowering rambler rose, Rosa Phyllis Bide is a medium-sized, well-behaved, rambling rose with long, almost thornless stems, which will need the support of a wall, large arch or pergola, or can be grown through a tree. The divided foliage has ovate, serrated, glossy, mid-green leaflets tinged with red. From July to September, the plant is smothered in abundant clusters of small, semi-double, soft yellow flowers strongly flushed apricot-pink and fading to cream with a pink blush; the fragrance is sweet, and of medium strength. Lovely in a cottage garden planting, rambler rose Phyllis Bide holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any moisture-retentive, humus-rich, well-drained soil; tolerates poorer soils
Position: Best in full sun; tolerates partial shade
Season of interest: Midsummer to autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: up to 15’ (4.5m) Spread: 6’ (1.8m)