Rosa 'Never Forgotten' (Never Forgotten Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Never Forgotten'
SynonymsRosa Never Forgotten = 'Gregart' (HT)
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

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
Height1.2 - 1.6 m
Spread1.2 - 1.6 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact low-spreading.
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.
Notable SpecimensOlds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, semi-glossy robust woody stems with small characteristic rose spines/thorns.
Leaf DescriptionSemi-glossy, robust, elliptic-pinnate leaves.
Flower DescriptionSolitary, or clustered sprays of vivid 20 - 30 petaled bicolour blooms arranged in tight whorls.
Fruit DescriptionSmall round rosehip fruits borne from flowers.
Colour DescriptionVivid blooms scarlet red fading to cream in colour, dark green foliage, showy reddish-orange rosehip fruits and brownish-green bark with reddish-brown spines/thorns.
Texture DescriptionMedium to thorny.

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