Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This attractive, hardy shrub grows 3.5'-4' tall and wide. Hot pink flowers bloom from spring through fall. This rose prefers full sun, well draining, acidic, fertile, moist soil. It is resistant to powdery mildew and tolerates heat and humidity. Flowers are not fragrant but don't need deadheading and are beautiful. This plant is great in borders.

Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.