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Extra Notes:
Other
cultivars/species:
The rose family, Rosaceae,
includes a wide variety
of well loved fruiting
and ornamental plants;
it is native to the
Northern Hemisphere.
There are between 100
and 150 rose species,
and thousands of
cultivars.
Rosa
glauca
is a species rose.
It was introduced in
1830 and stands out in
the rose family in that
it has no cultivars.
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Extra notes and
interesting information:
This plant
is often grown more for its
beautiful foliage than its small
flowers. If it is grown for its
leaves, pruning should be deep.
If flowers and red hips are
desired for fall and winter
interest, pruning has to be
light, since the plant flowers
on old wood. The plant suckers
and can be naturalized.
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References:
The AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, DK
Publishing, Inc. 2004;
Kemper Center for Home Gardening,
Missouri Botanical Garden website;
Sunset Western Garden Book, 8th edition,
2007;
Flora, Global Book Publishing 2004;
Miracle Grow Complete Guide to Roses, Meredith Books
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Common Name:
Red
Leaf Rose
Plant Type: Vase-shaped, deciduous, flowering shrub.
Family: Rosaceae
Height/Spread:
6’ high
by 5’ wide with arching branches.
Bark/Stem:
Purplish canes, decurved, prickles cover stems.
Leaves:
A blend of blue/green and purplish/red compound
leaves. The 5-7 leaflets have serrated edges.
Flowers:
Small, flat clusters of lightly scented,
single, pink 1.5” flowers that have white centers and golden stamen.
Bloom time:
April/May.
Fruit: Oval, orange/red
hips with small bristles in autumn that stay on through the winter.
Culture: Full sun is best, as is fertile, humus
rich, well-drained soil. The plant is ph adaptable. Water deeply and regularly.
Diseases/Pests: Resistant to black spot.
Uses: Hedges, specimen, mixed borders, can be trained
on a trellis. The beautiful foliage is used in bouquets.
This plant attracts wildlife.
Natural Range: Central and Southern
Europe.
Hardiness:
USDA zones 6-9
Winter/Fall Interest: The canes and hips are colorful from
fall through winter.
Garden Location:
Waterwise, Beds 01
and 07
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