Rosa woodsii 'Kimberley' (Kimberley Woods Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Specieswoodsii
Cultivar'Kimberley'
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 - 1.8 m
Spread1.2 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
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 neutral to acidic 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 DescriptionStems are very spiny.
Leaf DescriptionSemi-glossy, robust, elliptic-pinnate serrated leaves.
Flower DescriptionSolitary, or clustered sprays of showy 6 - 12 petaled flowers arranged in loose layers.
Fruit DescriptionClusters of exceptionally small round rosehips.
Colour DescriptionShowy deep pink blooms with golden yellow stamens. Greyish-brown bark with greenish-brown new stems. Medium green to yellowish-green to golden yellow foliage. Vivid red rosehip fruits.
Texture DescriptionSpiny.

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