Species hybrid wichurana rose
off-white flowers with yellow center, lime-green leaves, brown-green stems and brown trunk

hybrid wichurana rose

Rosa 'Bobbie James'

Rosa ‘Bobbie James’ is a Hybrid Wichurana rose. This bright and colourful rose has abundant clusters of double blooms in shades of pink, orange, and white. Its glossy, mid-green foliage is disease resistant and contributes to its low maintenance nature. The shrub grows to an approximate height of 3ft and shows exceptional winter hardiness. Give it plenty of sunshine and well-drained soil and you'll be rewarded with strong growth and fragrance year after year. Its popularity lies in the fact that it requires little care and maintenance, while providing a beautiful, blooming display throughout the seasons.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Tissue Culture

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Hybrid wichurana roses (Rosa 'Bobbie James') need moderate levels of water, usually about 1 inch of water per week. It is important to water at the base of the plants, as wet foliage can be a breeding ground for diseases. Additionally, roses prefer to have their roots kept moist, so be sure to give the plant enough water to reach the root zone. Water in the mornings when temperatures are cool, which will help to reduce the risk of foliage disease and provide the plants with plenty of time to dry before nightfall. It is also a good idea to use a layer of mulch around the base of hybrid wichurana roses to help retain moisture in the soil and reduce weeds.

sunlight

Hybrid wichurana rose (Rosa 'Bobbie James') plants prefer a full sun position in order to get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to promote healthy growth and full flowering. Avoid intense sunlight during the hottest parts of the day (between 12 noon and 3 pm), as this may cause leaf scalding. Morning sun and late afternoon sun are preferred.

pruning

Hybrid wichurana rose (Rosa 'Bobbie James') should be pruned twice a year. The first pruning should occur in late spring, just before the first flush of blooms. This pruning should be light - cut approximately 1 third of the vigorous shoots back to a healthy bud near the base of the plant. This will encourage the production of more side shoots and better blooms and fewer thorns. The second pruning should occur in late summer, after the second bloom. This pruning should be heavier - cut approximately 2 thirds of the growth back to a healthy bud near the base of the plant. Once the summer pruning is complete, you may wish to fertilize and mulch to encourage healthy growth and next year’s blooms.

Season

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Starts Flowering

The Rosa 'Bobbie James' hybrid wichurana rose typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May.

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