Rosa glauca Pourr. (S) (red-leaved rose) — Spreading branched

Overview

Rosa glauca Pourr. (S) is a spreading branched roses in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Rosa glauca Pourr. (S) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Rosa glauca Pourr., commonly known as the red-leaved rose, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Rosa in the Rosaceae family. It has a spreading branched habit and typically grows to a height and spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres, reaching full size within 5 to 10 years. This rose thrives in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. It is adaptable to full sun or partial shade and can be grown in exposed or sheltered locations, making it suitable for all garden aspects. It is of interest throughout spring, summer, and winter.

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, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Rosa glauca Pourr. (S) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Roses, Shrubs
Habit: Spreading branched
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: 1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height: 5-10 years
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa glauca Pourr. (S)

Propagation: Hardwood cuttings in autumn, Softwood cuttings in spring or summer, Chip budding in summer
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

Where is the best place to plant Rosa glauca Pourr. (S)?

Rosa glauca Pourr. (S) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa glauca Pourr. (S) need?

Rosa glauca Pourr. (S) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.