Highly vigorous, so you’ll get an abundance of blooms with that classic rose style and fragrance. The only way it doesn’t harken back to classic roses is that it’s not hard to grow—the modern disease resistance is excellent on this variety. Rosa cv. ‘WEKmerewby’ PP23476
Is Jumbo the Way to Go?
This rose is available in a Jumbo Bareroot size. Ideal for gardeners who hate to wait, jumbo bareroots have a considerable head start over our standard #1 size.
Jumbo bareroot benefits:
Field grown 2-3 times the size of standard #1 barerootYou’ll receive a hefty bareroot with 6-9 “flower ready” canes50% more blooms in the first year, guaranteed How to prune your #1 and Jumbo bareroot roses
Fortuniana Rootstock, The Best Option for Southern Regions
Warm-zone gardeners, this changes everything! We’re thrilled to now offer Fortuniana rootstock on some of our most popular rose varieties. Prized by rosarians for its superior performance, adaptability and longevity in Southern gardens, Fortuniana rootstock requires more effort for commercial growers to produce, which is also why these roses can be so difficult for home gardeners to find.
Fortuniana rootstock delivers:
20% larger blooms30% more flowersGreater vigor and adaptability in the South Resistance to root knot nematodesResistance to crown gall Success in sandy soils
Botanical Name:Rosa cv. ‘WEKmerewby’, Pat. #23,476
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:24 – 48 inches
Spread:24 – 36 inches
Spacing:24 – 36 inches
Hardiness Zone:4-10
Flowering Date:Late spring to fall
Planting Instructions:Plant at the same level as the soil so the crown of the plant is even with the soil level. Don’t bury the crown. Full sun is best for quicker flowering and higher quality plants.
Winter Care:Mulch heavily around the base of the plant. Remove promptly in early spring.
Shipped:#1 BAREROOT
Growth Rate:Moderate once established.
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Pink
Flower Form:Full, old-fashioned blooms in clusters.
Foliage Type:Dark green, glossy leather foliage.
Pruning:Prune to maintain shape and increase branching once established. Remove any dead or damaged branches. Shape plants at any time.
Soil Requirement:Well drained, humus enriched soil.
Additional Information:Roses prefer a thorough watering but do not like ‘wet feet’. Water early in the day to avoid wet conditions into the night which can cause issues with fungus and disease.
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