Louise Filippe Rose
Plant Size Guide

Louise Filippe Rose Bush
Rosa chinensis
days to maturity:
plant spacing: 1 plant per 4 square feet
sunlight requirements: 8-14 hours
look out for: black spot, especially during summer
harvest notes: pick roses when open
perennial
While roses have a reputation for not doing well in South Florida, many cultivars of the China rose will actually thrive fairly easily, Louise Filippe being one of the most common ones. According to the Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota, this rose variety was so commonly grown in Florida in the 19th century that it was given the nickname "Florida Cracker Rose", after the Florida Cracker. Your rose plant will be happy in well draining soil and full sun, since it doesn't love wet feed or intense humidity. The fungal issue that makes many roses futile to grow in Florida is called black spot, and while Louise Filippe roses are susceptible they apparently are less so than other varieties and will outgrow it quickly.
Prune regularly to promote new growth since flowers come from the new growth. All roses need slightly acidic soil, which you can achieve by adding a soil acidifier like “Organic Rose-tone” by Epsoma or any similar organic acid mix. Roses also prefer pine needle mulch since it has been shown to control black spot (a common fungal issue that attacks roses in humid areas) and when they decompose they naturally acidify the soil under them.
This rose is nice and fragrant and can be used for edible or medicinal purposes.
Delivery Details
Delivery Details
When you place your order we head into our greenhouse to select the very best plants we have in stock for your garden. We label them with handwritten compostable wooden labels and pack them in recyclable boxes to keep them safe on their journey. Our delivery partners, Roadie, take it from there and head to the Redlands to pick up your order. Communication and tracking take place via Roadie and your driver will leave your plants in a safe and covered area.
Plant Care
Plant Care
When your plant delivery arrives, make sure you water your new plants thoroughly with a light spray of water (none of this thumb over the hose stuff). We recommend planting them within 10 days of receiving them. If you do intent to wait to plant them, we recommend placing them in a shallow reservoir (like a baking pan) and filling it with half an inch of water so they can drink the water from below while you are at work and place them in an area with plenty of sun. When planting in your garden always add a dash of Organic granular fertilizer, and give them extra water during their first week in their new home, while they adjust. We recommend disturbing the root ball as little as possible during planting.
About Our Plants
About Our Plants
All of our plants are grown in OMRI certified Organic materials (potting mix, fertilizer, seeds, etc.) and include Organic granular fertilizer, living locally-made compost, and have been cared for with healthy microorganisms from compost tea and microbial inoculants. We only use organic pesticides when needed. We only stock varieties that we have experience growing and that are season and climate appropriate for South Florida. Our curated inventory is simple enough for a beginner and interesting enough to keep an advanced gardeners attention, with new and rare varieties being added weekly.
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