Rosa 'Oscar Peterson' (Oscar Peterson Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Oscar Peterson'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginIntroduced by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association's rose breeding program. It is named after the legendary jazz pianist and was introduced in 2016.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-40
Height0.9 m
Spread0.8 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeBorders, hedges, climbers, rock garden, flower beds, containers, cut flowers, can accommodate almost any garden need.
CultivationGrow in full sun in moist but well-drained soil. Suckers should be removed annually.
PestsAphids, leafhoppers, spider mites, scale insects, caterpillars, mildew, dieback, canker, viruses, rust and rose slugs. Disease resistant.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, semi-glossy robust woody stems with small characteristic rose spines/thorns.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy green foliage.
Flower DescriptionCreamy petals, turning white, pronounced yellow stamens.
Fruit DescriptionShowy round rosehip fruits.
Colour DescriptionShowy creamy white to buttery white blooms, dark green to reddish-green foliage, showy reddish-orange rosehip fruits and brownish-green bark with reddish-brown spines/thorns.
Texture DescriptionMedium to spiny.

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