Emily Carr Rose

Rosa x 'Emily Carr'

A multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. A vigorous, hardy, disease resistant compact rose is ideal for small landscapes. Dark red buds open to fragrant deep red semi-double blooms from spring until frost. To encourage re-blooming, dead-heading is recommended. Features glossy, dark green oval foliage throughout the season, turning to a yellow colour in fall. Canadian Artist series rose.

Type: Deciduous Shrub

Height: 4 ft

Spread: 4 ft

Zone: 3

Sun: Full Sun

Soil: Moist Well Drained

Flower: Spring, 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 throns; From the Candian Artist Series

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