Rosa moyesii 'Geranium' (Moyes Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Species | moyesii |
| Cultivar | 'Geranium' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3-5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -22-(-27) |
| Temperature (°F) | -8 -(-16) |
| Height | 2 - 5 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Grown over the species for its slightly compact form and its large, smooth shaped hips. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin |
| Flower Description | Single, brilliant red-pink and have a velvety texture, but bloom only for a very short period of time. |
| Fruit Description | Large, 3-5 cm, pendulous, urn shaped and red in colour, quite attractive in fruit. |
Photographs
Rosa moyesii 'Geranium' in the A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Japanese Beetles and leaf damage.