Red Leaf Rose

Rose glauca Pourr.

Fragrant, long lasting, single cherry-pink flowers with yellow stamens and white towards centre bloom from late spring to early summer, followed by large red hips on red-green canes. New red-purple foliage turns blue-grey, then shades of red in fall. Drought tolerant once established.

Flower: Late Spring

Size: Medium 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, interesting foilage

Deer/Rabbit: Deer resistant

Xeriscape: Xeriscape

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