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Species: Rosa spp.

Rosa spp.

Rose

Found on Course Walks

Zone 6 & 7 Plants plus shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

There are several species and thousands of cultivars available for this plant. Many are particularly disease prone or not hardy without significant care on the part of the gardener. Below are a few of the most easy to cultivate varieties.

'All the Rage', 'Firecracker', 'Flower Carpet Coral', 'Grandma's Blessing', 'Home Run', 'Kiss Me', 'Knock Out', 'Little Mischief', 'Mystic Fairy', 'Paint the Town', 'Rainbow Knock Out', 'Snowdrift', 'Sunrise Sunset', 'Superhero', 'Sweet Fragrance', 'Yellow Submarine'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet

Deciduous

Thousands of variants, species and hybrids

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

5b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Black Spot, Mildew, Rose Rossette

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

Native to Asia, Europe and North Ameerica

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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