Rosa 'Radbrite' (Brite Eyes Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Radbrite'
SynonymsRosa 'Brite Eyes'
Tradmarked NameBrite Eyes™
Patent NumberPP#17391
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous), Vine
OriginBred by Bill Radler in 2006 and introduced by Star Conard-Pyle Roses.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 9a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-30
Height1.8 - 2.4 m
Spread0.3 - 0.6 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionClimbing Rose.
ID CharacteristicLipstick pink to blush pink, wild rose-like blooms.
ShapeUpright.
LandscapeBeds and borders, cut flowers, rose gardens, informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens or as a specimen.
CultivationPlant in full to partial sun in moist but well-drained soil. Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring just as leaves emerge. Prune old flowers to encourage re-blooming.
PestsCan be affected by diseases such as black spot, rose rust, or powdery mildew but each are highly unlikely.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRobust, upright-growing, slightly woody, glaborous medium green stems that don characteristic reddish-green thorns.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSimple pinnate dark pink flower buds appearing terminally as solitary bud or in bunches of 2 - 3 or 4 - 8 with 7-10 petals and a mildly spicy scent.
Leaf DescriptionFinely-serrated, simple-pinnate medium to deep green leaves.
Flower DescriptionHighly showy terminal blooms, composed of loosely-arranged whorls of delicate, broad heart-shaped lipstick pink to blush pink petals.

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