'Silver Ghost' Shrub Rose
Simple and elegant shrub rose
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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'Silver Ghost' Shrub Rose
- An award winning shrub rose with clusters of lightly fragrant single white flowers with golden yellow stamens on glossy, dark green foliage
- Plant in pots, borders and beds or use as hedging
- Grow in any well-drained, fertile soil in full sun and feed twice a year with a rose fertiliser. Deadhead your roses for repeat flowering throughout the summer
- Bred by W Kordes & Söhne and introduced in 1991
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- Shrub roses are a favourite rose type for any size of garden, with hundreds of varieties including English roses. These low-maintenance roses are vigorous, repeat blooming, disease resistant and often beautifully fragranced
- Depending on the time of year, your rose may have been professionally hard-pruned by our growers to ensure its long term health and strength
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the 'Silver Ghost' Shrub Rose can be successfully grown in a pot that is at least 40 cm deep, though you may need to protect the roots if temperatures drop below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Silver Ghost' Shrub Rose typically reaches a mature height of 0.8 to 1.2 metres and a spread of 0.6 to 1.0 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Silver Ghost' Shrub Rose thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce the best blooms.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Silver Ghost' Shrub Rose thrives in a rich, fertile, and well-drained soil that retains some moisture.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Silver Ghost' Shrub Rose requires approximately 25 to 50 millimetres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Silver Ghost' Shrub Rose needs regular pruning to encourage healthy new growth and optimal flowering.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Silver Ghost' rose is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C and suitable for all parts of the UK.
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