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Red-Leaved Rose

Rosa Glauca

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Overview

*Rosa glauca* (Red-leaved Rose) charms with steely blue-gray leaves contrasted by subtle pink blooms. A hardy shrub maxing at 6-8 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, it's perfect for informal hedges or naturalistic settings. Fall brings decorative red hips. Thrives in full sun to part shade and adaptable to various soils. Zone 2-8 resistant, requires minimal care, making it an alluring, low-maintenance choice for any landscape.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–9Type Shrub, VineClimate Mediterranean
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — *Rosa glauca* (Red-leaved Rose) charms with steely blue-gray leaves contrasted by subtle pink blooms; fall brings decorative
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Fall brings decorative red hips; shrub / vine with pink bloomsRed-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — it's perfect for informal hedges or naturalistic settings; bright red hips in the fallRed-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — pink flowers in the gardenRed-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Thrives in full sun to part shade and adaptable to various soils; zone 2-8 resistant, requires minimal care, making, image 57Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — <br><br>Adding to its appeal; it can reach a mature height of approximately 6 to 8 feet with a similar spreadRed-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — this hardy rose species offers visual interest throughout the growing season; when establishing the rose, image 62+91

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–9

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — *Rosa glauca* (Red-leaved Rose) charms with steely blue-gray leaves contrasted by subtle pink blooms; fall brings decorative
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Fall brings decorative red hips; shrub / vine with pink blooms
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — it's perfect for informal hedges or naturalistic settings; bright red hips in the fall
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — pink flowers in the garden
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Thrives in full sun to part shade and adaptable to various soils; zone 2-8 resistant, requires minimal care, making, image 57
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — <br><br>Adding to its appeal; it can reach a mature height of approximately 6 to 8 feet with a similar spread
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — this hardy rose species offers visual interest throughout the growing season; when establishing the rose, image 62
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — shrub / vine for full; hardy in USDA zones 2 through 8, this rose is an excellent choice for a variety of climates
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — requiring well-drained soil to prevent root rot; this hardy rose species offers visual interest throughout the growing season
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Zone 2-8 resistant, requires minimal care, making it an alluring, low-maintenance choice for any landscape; requiring
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Hardy in USDA zones 2 through 8, this rose is an excellent choice for a variety of climates
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — A hardy shrub maxing at 6-8 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — bright red hips in the fall; which can attract birds and other wildlife
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Hardy in USDA zones 2 through 8, this rose is an excellent choice for a variety of climates; a hardy shrub maxing at 6-8 feet
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — adding an ecological benefit to its aesthetic charm; commonly referred to as the Red-leaved Rose
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — this hardy rose species offers visual interest throughout the growing season; when establishing the rose
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Additionally, it's versatile in various soil types, though it prefers moderately fertile conditions
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Known for its glaucous blue-green foliage with purplish-red overtones; is a striking shrub that brings a touch of unique color
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — shrub / vine with pink blooms
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — it's perfect for informal hedges or naturalistic settings; bright red hips in the fall, image 55
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Additionally, it's versatile in various soil types, though it prefers moderately fertile conditions; <br><br>Adding, image 66
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — When establishing the rose; pink flowers in the garden, image 67
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — it's recommended to space them about 4 to 6 feet apart to accommodate for their growth
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — it's perfect for informal hedges or naturalistic settings
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