Rosa 'George Vancouver' (George Vancouver Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Cultivar | 'George Vancouver' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | A Explorer series rose introduced by Agriculture Canada in 1995 and bred by Dr. Ian S. Ogilvie and Dr. Felicitas Svejda in 1983 in L'Assomption, Quebec, Canada. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | .75-1 m |
| Spread | .75-1 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Pests | Purported to be disease resistant especially black spot, however my observations contradict this as the images presented indicate. |
| Notable Specimens | The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | A multi-petaled (24), repeat blooming, deep red rose. |
Photographs
The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada
