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ROSA rubrifolia
Commonly known as Rose
SHRUB AND SPECIES
(glauca) - grey foliage, deep rose-pink flowers
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Deciduous - leaves each composed of 5-9 ovate to narrowly elliptic leaflets 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) long
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - cerise-pink with paler pink centres and gold stamens -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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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
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - 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. -
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals - flat flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Purple - - plum-purple
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - fragrance(1-10) 3-4, medium.
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Summer
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile, humus-rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Bird friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
After Plant Rose - Organic Plant Food
This organic plant food from Empathy contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi and is especially formulated for roses.
Easy to use at any time of the year to feed or top dress your plants.
Only £7.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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