The bedding or shrub rose Leonardo da Vinci is a real eye-catcher in the rose garden thanks to its particularly large, double flowers. Each individual flower has at least 40 petals and is up to nine centimeters large. Thanks to the sheer size of the flowers, the strong pink color comes into its own even better - and Leonardo da Vinci not only produced particularly large flowers, but also a particularly large number of them. This floribunda rose is one of the so-called frequently flowering varieties and shows its splendor between June and September.
How to care for the rose Leonardo da Vinci?
Caring for the rose Leonardo da Vinci includes a sunny location, nutrient-rich and loose substrate, regular watering without waterlogging, fertilizing with organic rose fertilizer between March and July, removing spent shoots and pruning in spring. Watch out for powdery mildew and black mold.
Which location does the Leonardo da Vinci floribunda rose prefer?
Leonardo da Vinci prefers to be in a sunny and airy location, but is also very tolerant of shade.
In which substrate should you plant the rose Leonardo da Vinci?
The ideal substrate is loose, permeable and nutrient-rich with a high humus content.
Which other plants does Leonardo da Vinci get along particularly well with?
Leonardo da Vinci is very sociable and can be socialized very well with other shrubs or perennials. A minimum distance of 30 centimeters should be maintained.
Can the Leonardo da Vinci floribunda rose also be cultivated in a pot?
You can cultivate the Leonardo da Vinci, which grows up to one meter high, very well in sufficiently large and deep pots. Since roses are deep-rooted, the planters should be at least 40 centimeters deep.
How often should you water the Leonardo da Vinci rose?
Like all roses, Leonardo da Vinci needs slightly moist soil, but does not tolerate waterlogging.
When and how often should the Leonardo da Vinci floribunda rose be fertilized?
Fertilize Leonardo da Vinci between March and July with an organic rose fertilizer (€11.00 on Amazon).
Can you cut the Leonardo da Vinci rose?
Any flowers that have faded are cut away immediately so that the plant is stimulated to form new flowers. The actual pruning takes place in early spring, during which dead, weak and old shoots are removed.
Which diseases or pests should you pay particular attention to with the Rose Leonardo da Vinci?
Leonardo da Vinci is one of the particularly robust varieties as an ADR rose. However, this variety is quite susceptible to powdery mildew and black mold.
Is the Leonardo da Vinci shrub rose hardy?
As a rule, the Rose Leonardo da Vinci can do without winter protection because it is very frost hardy. Nevertheless, piling up can't hurt.
Tip
Since the Rose Leonardo da Vinci is a trademarked variety, you are not allowed to propagate it on your own for copyright reasons.
