Rosa Phyllis Bide (Rambling Rose)
Rosa ‘Phyllis Bide’ is a medium-sized rambler with graceful sprays of small, rich yellow flowers, flushed salmon pink, 2 in. across (6 cm). Pleasantly scented, the blooms will gradually fade to cream with a pink blush as they mature. A very good repeat-flowering rose, ‘Phyllis Bide’ blooms from summer to fall.
Rosa 'Phyllis Bide' is a medium-sized rambler with graceful sprays of small, rich yellow flowers, flushed salmon pink, 2 in. across (6 cm). Pleasantly scented, the blooms will gradually fade to cream with a pink blush as they mature. A very good repeat-flowering rose, 'Phyllis Bide' blooms from summer to fall. This rambling rose features a relatively thorn free, glossy, red-tinged foliage. It is perfect for training over arches, fences or pergolas and is also ideal for a north-facing site. Very good disease resistance.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 10 ft. tall (300 cm) and 6 ft. wide (180 cm). Can be kept smaller with an annual pruning.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates poor soils, shade and a north-facing site. For best flowering apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring. Some drought tolerance.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer.
- Bred by S. Bide & Sons, Ltd in 1923.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6 – 9 |
| Plant Type | Climbers, Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Rambling Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
| Spread | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72″ (180cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |