Ava (a.k.a. ‘Mileva’) is perfect for planting next to porches or as a potted plant on balconies. It has cup-shaped flowers with large, fragrant blooms of a silky texture. Its sweet and fruity petals can be used in confectionery, salads and beverages. Disease resistant and low maintenance. Size 70cm x 50cm.
Ava
From £17.95
About Ava (a.k.a. ‘Mileva’) rose:
Rose Group | Taste of Love Rose & Frayla Collection |
Breeder | Pheno Geno |
Date of Introduction | 2020 |
Colour | Deep Pink |
Flower Form | Double |
Height | Small |
Flowering Period | Repeat |
Fragrance | Medium |
Disease Resistance | Excellent |
Hardiness Zone | 6 -what’s this? |
FLOWER DIAMETER: 6 cm
AVERAGE NUMBER OF PETALS: 93
FRAGRANCE & TASTE: Sweet fruity taste of raspberries
HARVEST TIME: Half to fully open flowers, best in the early morning
BEST KITCHEN USE: Confectionery, salads and beverages
Also known as ‘Mileva’ Frayla ‘Bozmilefra’.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no more Potted Stock available for this variety this year. Bareroot is now the earliest buying option.
More about Freyla Collection roses:
Pheno Geno are a female-run Dutch/Serbian company who have been using the latest scientific achievements and modern techniques to create exceptional, healthier, more beautiful and fragrant roses.
The Freyla Collection is dedicated to commendable women in Serbian history, such as humanitarians, scientists, queens and princesses, artists and explorers. Motivated by Eastern Damask scent of Bulgarian Rose Valley and Turkish Isparta, and inspired by Old English and traditional French style, this Pheno Geno Collection includes fragrant roses for every garden.
Pruning Guide: Prune by one third in February/March. Make sure to deadhead spent blooms regularly.
Read our blog on how to prepare the ground for your bare root Ava rose, or for more information on caring for and pruning repeat-flowering shrub roses, visit the RHS website.
And don’t forget, we also stock a variety of excellent rose care products to ensure you get the best from your roses. Browse our rose care products here.