Rosa (Rose)


Michael's Opinion

With approximately 150 species and thousands of cultivars, this plant comes in numerous species, varieties and cultivars and has been around for centuries.

Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-40
Height0.8 m
Spread0.6 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeBorders, hedges, climbers, rock garden, flower beds, containers, cut flowers, can accommodate almost any garden need.
PropagationSoftwood cuttings can be taken once the first bloom occurs in spring to summer, hardwood cuttings should be taken in autumn.
CultivationFull sun, moist and well drained soil. Suckers should be removed annually.
PestsAphids, leafhoppers, spider mites, scale insects, caterpillars, mildew, dieback, canker, viruses, rust and rose slugs.
Flower DescriptionGenerally fragrant, flat, cupped, rounded, urn-shaped, rosette-shaped, quartered-rosette or pompon and come in a number of colours from white to almost black.

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