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  • ROSA rubrifolia
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    ROSA rubrifolia

    Commonly known as Rose

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    SHRUB AND SPECIES

    (glauca) - grey foliage, deep rose-pink flowers
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Syn. R. glauca. Good wildlife plant. Tolerates shade. Very disease-resistant
    • Pests & Diseases
      See header 'ROSA'
    • Place of origin
      Central and southern Europe.
    • Rosa
    • Deciduous
      Leaves each composed of 5-9 ovate to narrowly elliptic leaflets 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) long
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Cerise-pink with paler pink centres and gold stamens
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      Flat flowers 2cm (¾in) across
    • Fully hardy
    • Purple
      Plum-purple
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Vigorous, arching Species rose with reddish green stems. Produces flowers in small clusters followed by spherical, red hips
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Fragrance(1-10) 3-4, medium.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.5m (5ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a shrub or mixed border
      Coastal / windswept
      Suitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
      Cottage garden
      Suitable for small gardens
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile, humus-rich
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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