Rosa glauca (Red leaved rose)
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Intermediate skill rating |
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1.5m max. spread |
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1.5m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Rosa glauca
Other names: Red leaved rose, Rosa ferruginea, Rosa rubrifolia
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Genus: Rosa
Species: R. glauca - R. glauca is a vigorous medium shrub rose with grey- purple leaves, and single, deep-pink flowers followed by red rose hips.
Rosa glauca is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink, White in Summer; Pink, White in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Fragrance: The flowers are lightly scented.
Habit: Arching, Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with: Acanthus spinosus (Spiny bear's breeches), Acanthus mollis (Bear's breeches), Acanthus hungaricus (Long-leaved bear's breeches), Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold' (Bear's breeches 'Hollard's Gold')
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Rabbits , Rose leaf-rolling sawfly , Scale insects
Specific diseases: Rose black spot , Powdery mildew , Rose rust
General care
Propagation methods: Budding, Hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Rosa glauca (Red leaved rose) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation: Plant in full sun, but will tolerate other aspects too. Best not to plant roses in soil where other roses have grown previously.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Renovation of rosa glauca
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When is the best time to renovate Rosa Glauca and how far back can I cut it. This is a 15 year old plant that I think would benefit from some heavy pruning and feeding.
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- Posted: Sun. 16th September 2012 21:32
- Last reply: Mon. 17th September 2012 01:51
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