Rosa 'Penelope' (Penelope Rose or Hybrid Moschata Penelope Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Cultivar | 'Penelope' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 0.5 m -1 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Compact bushy shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Dark green leaves with clusters of semi-double white flowers. |
| Landscape | Courtyard and informal gardens. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings in autumn or budding in summer. |
| Cultivation | Well-drained fertile soil in a ventilated area with full sun, can tolerate partial shade. To prune, remove all diseased stems and all stems that grow towards the centre of the plant to increase ventilation. Cut thin shoots as close to the ground as possible. |
| Pests | Aphids,scale insects and rose leaf-rolling sawfly. |
| Notable Specimens | The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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