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Rosa species

Rose selected cultivars

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

These shrubs and vines are the most-loved in the West and are very resilient. They come in a wide variety of sizes and colors and are easy to maintain with proper care. Roses can be espaliered or used on a trellis or as shrubs along walkways. Some are fragrant; most have thorns.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Gold, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow, Violet, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.