A vigorous Alister Clark Australian-bred climber with large, single carmine-rose blooms that glow against bright green foliage. Heat-tolerant and reliable in warm climates.
At a glance
- Plant type: Climber
- Mature size: 5 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Nancy Hayward Rose
Botanically, Rosa 'Nancy Hayward' is a fast-growing climber in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with semi-deciduous foliage. Red and pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Nancy Hayward Rose
Nancy Hayward Rose suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Nancy Hayward Rose does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Nancy Hayward Rose is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Nancy Hayward Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Nancy Hayward Rose in the garden
Nancy Hayward Rose earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Nancy Hayward Rose with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
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