Rosa 'William Baffin' (William Baffin Shrub Rose, Kordesii Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'William Baffin'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginSvejda, Ontario, 1983. One of the Canadian-developed Explorer Species.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-35)
Temperature (°F)-40 - (-30)
Height2 - 2.5 m
Spread2 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeA climbing or pillar rose that can also be grown as a free-standing shrub.
LandscapeAn excellent free-blooming climber that may also be grown as a shrub.
PropagationPropagate through hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrow in full sun in an average, well-drained, medium-moisture soil. Water deeply and regularly (preferably in the morning), avoiding overhead watering. Prune as necessary from late winter to early spring.
PestsThis cultivar has a much better resistance to diseases than most other Rosa species, but insects such as aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers, and spider mites may still cause problems.
Notable SpecimensThe Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are glossy and dark green.
Flower DescriptionFlowers appear in clusters from late spring to frost, are fragrant, semi-double and deep pink.

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