RED LEAF ROSE rosa rubrifolia glauca

RED LEAF ROSE rosa rubrifolia glauca

fragrant shrub rose, completely winterhardy

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RED LEAF ROSE, rosa rubrifolia glauca is a beautiful rose, with its foliage being the main attraction. In full sun, the leaves takes on a dusty mauve color, and in shade, they turns a greyish-mauve. Even the canes are a mauve color. The uses for this rose in the landscape are unlimited. Its single blossoms have a star shaped form, and are a dark pink on the outside with a whitish center. The blossoms are fragrant and are followed by by bright red hips that stay on the plant all winter. And, speaking of winter, the reddish-violet canes of this rose add lots of winter interest. Very disease tolerant and completely winter hardy.

Hardy zone 2-8

Sowing instructions

Cold stratify the seeds at 40°F for 90 to 120 days to prepare the seedcoat for emergence. After stratification seeds can be planted any time of the year. This is an easy-to-grow species, although well-drained soil is key to its success. Slightly acidic soil is preferred, although the plant is adaptable enough for this not to make that much of a difference. It is extremely salt tolerant and can grow well in pure sand.