Canadian Shield Rose

Rosa 'Canadian Shield'

A hardy, multi-stem deciduous shrub with an low-growing, compact, mounding habit of growth. Ideal for small landscapes and borderline indestructible with endless procession of lightly scented, double, bright, rich red petals blooming summer to fall. To encourage re-blooming, dead-heading is recommended. Features dark green foliage throughout the season. Canadian Shield™ was developed in Manitoba for Canada’s 150th birthday and is hardy coast to coast.

Type: Deciduous Shrub

Height: 5 ft

Spread: 4 ft

Zone: 3

Sun: Full Sun

Soil: Moist Well Drained

Flower: Summer, Red

Fruit: No Fruit

Size: Small size shrub

Growth Rate: Fast growth rate

Applications: Used as an accent, hedge or in a mass planting

Notes: Has sharp thorns

Winter: Provides winter interest

Ornamental features: Aromatic; Flowers throughout the season

Birds/Bees/Hummingbirds: Attracts bees and birds

Sun: Full Sun

Drainage: Requires moist well drained soil, but will not tolerate standing water

Maintenance: High maintenance

Pruning: Best pruned in late winter or early spring once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deadheading is needed to extend flowering. Take caution when pruning to avoid thorns