A wonderful patio climbing rose that is more compact than most climbers. Its appeal lies in its manageability, prolific magenta-purple blooms and long flowering season. An ideal rose for walls, fences and obelisks. Suitable as a patio rose too! You can purchase Gloriana rose here.
Watch our video to see how this wonderful variety looks in the garden.
Description
| Colour: | Magenta-purple with pink hues |
| Maximum Height/Width: | 300cm/90cm |
| Foliage: | Semi-glossy, medium |
| Habit: | Compact climber – manageable and well behaved |
| Petal and Form: | Medium double 17 – 25 petals, small clusters |
| Blooming Period: | In flushes from early summer to autumn |
| Fragrance Profile: | Lightly scented musky sweet fragrance with hints of apricot. |
Photos
Taken here at English Roses, we have a selection of photographs showing this wonderful rose variety.
Fragrance Profile
Light, sweet musky fragrance with hints of apricot.
Strength – Mild
Primary Scent – Musky Sweet
Nuance – Apricot
Nomenclature and Classification
| Botanical Name: | Gloriana Rose |
| Also Known As: | Sugar Plum Rose |
| Breeder Code: | CHEwpope |
| Group / Class: | Patio Climber |
| Breeder: | Developed by Christopher H. Warner |
| Parentage: | Laura Ford x Big Purple |
| Introduced by: | Warner’s 1997 |
| Origin: | UK |
| Distribution: | Widely available. English Roses supply rose gifts including Gloriana in the UK |
| Awards: | Breeder’s Choice Award 1998. New Zealand Certificate of Merit |
History and Development
The epithet ‘Gloriana’ was popularised by 16th century poet Edmund Spenser in his poem Faerie Queene after a character representing Elizabeth I.
This rose was named after the opera ‘Gloriana’ by Benjamin Britten for the Benjamin Britten foundation.
Requirements and Maintenance
Soil
Flourishes in a variety of soils especially when well mulched in humus rich soil. Tolerant of slightly acidic to slightly alkalineMoist but well-drained soil. Fertilise in early spring with balanced rose fertiliser and repeat according to packet instructions.
Toxicity
None reported
Hardiness
RHS rating of H6 indicating a minimum temperature range of -15C to -20C
Diseases and Pests
Good to excellent disease resistance. Like all roses, potentially prone to aphids and caterpillars and common issues such as mildew, blackspot and rose rust.
Treat mildew by pruning affected leaves.
Treat aphids by growing plants that attract insects that prey on aphids. See companion plants below.
Treat blackspot by pruning affected leaves, destroying fallen leaves.
We do not recommend using chemical fungicides as they risk reducing soil health and negatively affecting biodiversity.
See our help guides for more details.
Position
Full sun against a wall or obelisk. For containers ensure the pot is at least 12 inches deep and 15 inches in diameter with drainage holes. Plant a minimum of 60 cm apart from other roses.
Cut Flowers
Strong stems for a climber and a reasonable vase life of 7 – 10 days.
Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Water at the base of the plant to prevent fungal diseases.
Feeding
Slow-release feed early in the season followed by foliar feed during the growing period. Read our feeding guide here.
A granular, slow release feed such as English Roses Protect & Grow Slow Release Rose Feed supports all round health, and nutrients are released steadily over the course of a few months. Combine this with a foliar feed such as English Roses Protect & Grow Rose Foliar Feed in the summer months, for a quick burst of nutrients that encourage beautiful blooms.
Pruning
Hard prune in February or March. Regular deadheading during the season promotes new growth.
Propagation
By hardwood cuttings in Autumn or chip budding in summer.
Companion Planting
The first step is to choose plants that share similar requirements in terms of soil, fertilizer, water and sun exposure. Be mindful of prolific plants that may compete with your roses.
You may wish to avoid plants that attract aphids such as cosmos, nasturtiums and sunflowers although they can also act as a lure to draw pests away from your roses.
Consider plants that attract insects that feed on aphids. Lacewings, ladybirds and hoverflies are predatory insects that eat pests. The Seedball Beetle mix is perfect for attracting ladybirds to your roses.
Planting the likes of catmint and marigolds you encourage a natural ecosystem beneficial to your roses. Catmint is also a good pollinator and provides attractive ground cover. A lower growing marigold such as French or Signet performs a similar task and delivers a colourful carpet around your roses.
Plants such as alliums, lavender and geraniums possess strong scents that repel pests.
Yellows and greens will make the magenta flowers pop. So consider the easily maintained Lady’s Mantle for a vibrant yellow green contrast. For a lime green effect try the low maintenance Euphorbia. For a harmonious blend try salvia or lavender.
Consider plants that will offer colour into the autumn such as salvias and viburnum.
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Gloriana Rose
Producing small pink-purple blooms with a light fragrance, Gloriana rose really is a glorious variety! This hardy patio climber is perfect for transforming walls and fences into beautiful garden features. Repeat flowering over the summer months, Gloriana rose would make a wonderful addition to any garden space, bringing colourful joy to the garden. Eco-friendly and long lasting, Gloriana Rose would also make a wonderful living gift for any occasion.
