Scientific name: Rosa glauca
Synonym: Rosa rubrifolia, Rosa ferruginea
Family: ROSACEAE
Common names: “Red-leaved rose”
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Conditions:
Zone: 2-8
Light: Full sun – very light shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Humus rich soil
Moisture: Medium water but well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 6-8′ W 5-7′, vigorous arching multi-stemmed
Leaf and Stem shape: Sparsely prickly, reddish stems bearing contrasting greyish purple leaves
Flower: Single, pale-centred, deep rose-pink usually scentless flowers in summer followed by almost spherical red hips
Pruning: Minimal, for size only, no heading back cuts, will not bloom if improperly pruned
Maintenance: Medium, benefits from having old leaves removed from around base and being mulched
Landscape use: Mixed borders, hedgerows, wildlife garden
Propagate: By cuttings and budding
Pests & Disease: Gall, aphids, leaf hopper, rust, powdery mildew, scale, blackspot
Comments: Species rose, ~AGM winner
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