Rosa 'Scent from Heaven' Care Guide

Rosa 'Scent from Heaven' is an award-winning climbing rose celebrated for its stunning apricot-orange blooms and heavenly fragrance. This beautiful climber is perfect for creating a striking focal point on walls, fences, or trellises. With its repeat-flowering habit and vigorous growth, it brings vibrant color and captivating scent to your garden throughout the growing season.

Why Choose Rosa 'Scent from Heaven'?

Key Features

• Award-Winning Variety: Voted Rose of the Year in 2017, known for excellence in performance and beauty.
• Fragrant Blooms: Highly scented flowers that attract pollinators and delight the senses.
• Repeat Bloomer: Produces blooms from summer through autumn.
• Climbing Habit: Ideal for vertical gardening on walls, arches, and pergolas.
• Disease Resistance: Noted for its resilience against common rose diseases like black spot and mildew.

Planting Rosa 'Scent from Heaven'

Ideal Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Requires full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily) for best growth and blooms.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
• Location: Plant in a sheltered spot to protect from strong winds, especially when climbing.

Planting Steps

1. Prepare the Site: Loosen soil in a hole at least twice the width of the root ball and mix in compost or well-rotted manure.
2. Spacing: Allow 2–3 meters (6–10 feet) between other climbers to avoid overcrowding.
3. Planting Depth: Ensure the graft union is just below the soil surface.
4. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to help roots establish.
5. Support: Install a sturdy trellis or tie stems to a structure to guide climbing growth.

Maintenance for Rosa 'Scent from Heaven'

Watering

• Water deeply and regularly, especially in dry weather.
• Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf diseases.

Feeding

• Feed in early spring with a balanced rose fertilizer to promote new growth.
• Reapply after the first flush of flowers to encourage repeat blooming.

Pruning

• Prune in late winter or early spring while the rose is dormant.
• Remove dead, damaged, or weak stems and train healthy shoots onto the support structure.
• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to extend the flowering season.

Mulching

• Apply a 5–8 cm (2–3 inch) layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Avoid direct contact of mulch with the stems to prevent rot.

Height and Spread

• Height: Grows up to 3–4.5 meters (10–15 feet) when trained as a climber.
• Spread: Reaches a width of approximately 1.5–2.5 meters (5–8 feet).

Seasonal Care

Spring

• Fertilize to stimulate healthy growth and flower production.
• Inspect for pests such as aphids and take necessary action.

Summer

• Water regularly and deadhead spent blooms to encourage new flowers.
• Tie new shoots to supports to maintain a neat appearance.

Autumn

• Feed with a rose fertilizer high in potassium to prepare for winter.
• Allow some flowers to form hips if desired.

Winter

• Prune lightly and protect the base with mulch to shield from frost.

Common Issues and Solutions

Black Spot

• Cause: High humidity and poor air circulation.
• Solution: Remove affected leaves and use a fungicide as a preventative measure.

Aphids

• Cause: Pests feeding on new growth.
• Solution: Spray with insecticidal soap or use natural predators like ladybirds.

Powdery Mildew

• Cause: Dry roots and humid conditions.
• Solution: Ensure consistent watering and improve air circulation.

Uses of Rosa 'Scent from Heaven'

• Vertical Gardening: Stunning on walls, fences, pergolas, or arches.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and other beneficial insects.
• Cut Flowers: Beautiful blooms with a sweet fragrance are perfect for indoor arrangements.
• Focal Point: Creates a dramatic display in any garden layout.

Quick Tips for Success

• Plant in full sun for maximum blooms and fragrance.
• Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
• Regularly prune and train stems to maintain a neat climbing habit.
• Apply mulch annually to enrich soil and retain moisture.

Conclusion

Rosa 'Scent from Heaven' is a top choice for gardeners seeking a fragrant, repeat-flowering climbing rose with stunning apricot blooms. Its resilience and low maintenance make it a pleasure to grow, while its vibrant display adds a touch of elegance to any outdoor space. With the right care, this award-winning rose will thrive and become a cherished feature in your garden

• Latin name
  ROSA SCENT FROM HEAVEN
• Size
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