Rosa glauca (Red-leaved rose) — Bushy

Overview

Rosa glauca is a bushy shrub in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 2.5 m tall. Rosa glauca grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include hedging and ornamental. It is native to Central and southern Europe.

About

Rosa glauca, the red-leaved rose or redleaf rose, is a species of rose native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, from the Spanish Pyrenees east to Bulgaria, and north to Germany and Poland. It is also found as an introduced species as far north as Scandinavia and Finland.

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About the genus

A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rosa

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy, Clay
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: full sun
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Rosa glauca size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: shrub
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 2.5 m
Suggested uses: hedging, ornamental
Native to: Central and southern Europe
Fragrance: mild

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa glauca

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils; prune after flowering to maintain shape.
Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to remove dead or weak stems and shape the plant.
Propagation: Propagation by hardwood cuttings or seeds.
Pest resistance: Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly
Disease resistance: Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Rosa glauca?

Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils; prune after flowering to maintain shape.

Where is the best place to plant Rosa glauca?

Rosa glauca prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.

What soil does Rosa glauca need?

Rosa glauca is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.