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Rosa x polyantha Indian Silk - Dwarf Rose

Rosa x polyantha Indian Silk
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An adorable miniature rose, as fragrant as the larger ones. It is a small upright plant, with good growth, that produces tiny white roses with a hint of blush champagne at the center. It flowers from June to October. A particularly interesting variety for decorating balconies and patios.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, October
Recommended planting time January to May, September to December
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Description

The 'Indian Silk' rose bush is one of the very few varieties of miniature roses with a beautifully scented flowering. It is a small bush full of life, with a perpetual flowering habit, and its adorable little roses are just as impressive as those of larger-flowered varieties. This variety works wonders in pots, borders, and flower beds...

The 'Indian Silk' rose bush was bred by L. Lens in 1991. This variety belongs to the category of polyanthas and floribundas that produce flowers in clusters. The bush shows rapid growth and a particularly compact habit. Eventually, it reaches about 35-40 cm (14-16in) in height and 30 cm (12in) in width. Its leaves are divided into elliptical leaflets, dark green, matte, and resistant to diseases. Flowering begins in June. It continues throughout the summer if you regularly remove faded clusters. The flowers are double, measuring 3 cm (1in) in diameter. They are white with a touch of creamy pink in the centre and have a strong fragrance. Hardy to -10 °C (14°F).

The miniature rose 'Indian Silk' is perfect in a beautiful pot on the patio, but it can also be used in a small romantic bed or as a border plant in regions with milder climates. Pair it with pink groundcover roses (Maman Turbat, The Fairy) or white ones (Opalia, Escimo, Rose du Soleil) to highlight the path of a walkway or shrub beds. It can also be combined with perennial geraniums (Geranium Blue Cloud, Anne Folkard, Nimbus, Orion), catmints, or other perennial salvias. It pairs perfectly with bush roses with pink or white flowers in a romantic garden.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance Fragrant

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Rosa

Species

x polyantha

Cultivar

Indian Silk

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Rose

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Rose bushes prefer a sunny location (at least 4 to 5 hours of sun per day) but sheltered from the scorching midday rays and strong winds. They appreciate loose, permeable, and nutrient-rich soil. They will adapt to any garden as long as the soil is well cultivated and sufficiently rich. To plant your Indian Silk rose, prepare your soil by working it to a depth of 25 cm (10in), crumble the soil well, and place a bottom layer of organic fertiliser such as bonemeal. Position your plant, remove it from its pot, and cover the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Fill in the hole, tamp down the soil, and water generously to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, it is important to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root growth. Additionally, remember to provide your rose bush with special rose fertiliser to stimulate flowering.

Rose bushes are often spotted or unsightly at the end of summer, but this is not a problem for their development. These spots are not harmful to the rose bush, as they are a natural phenomenon. 

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, October
Recommended planting time January to May, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 9 per m2
Planting spacing Every 30 cm
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, fertile soil

Care

Pruning instructions During the flowering period, regularly remove old faded flowers. Annual pruning, after frost, in spring: shorten all branches between 3 and 5 buds depending on their vigor. Clean up dead wood in autumn and winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March, July to September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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