Rosa xanthina 'Canary Bird' — shrub

Overview

Rosa xanthina 'Canary Bird' is a shrub in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family. Rosa xanthina 'Canary Bird' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include garden borders and hedging. It is native to China, Mongolia and Korea.

About

Rosa xanthina, the yellow rose or Manchu rose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to China, Mongolia, and Korea. Its cultivar 'Canary Bird' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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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: well-drained
Soil moisture: moist
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Rosa xanthina 'Canary Bird' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: shrub
Suggested uses: garden borders, hedging
Native to: China, Mongolia, Korea
Fragrance: mild

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa xanthina 'Canary Bird'

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
Propagation: cuttings, grafting