Rosa moyesii 'Geranium' (Moyes Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Speciesmoyesii
Cultivar'Geranium'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3-5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-22-(-27)
Temperature (°F)-8 -(-16)
Height2 - 5 m
Spread2 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeGrown over the species for its slightly compact form and its large, smooth shaped hips.
HabitatHorticultural origin
Flower DescriptionSingle, brilliant red-pink and have a velvety texture, but bloom only for a very short period of time.
Fruit DescriptionLarge, 3-5 cm, pendulous, urn shaped and red in colour, quite attractive in fruit.

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