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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

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) — making it a superb selection for both experienced gardeners and novices alike; this plant can serve as a focal, image 63

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — As part of a landscape design; additionally, it's versatile in various soil types, though it prefers moderately, image 73

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — commonly referred to as the Red-leaved Rose; adding an ecological benefit to its aesthetic charm

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Fall brings decorative red hips

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — <br><br>Adding to its appeal

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, image 78

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — this plant can serve as a focal point or be integrated into a mixed border for contrasting colors and textures

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — making it a superb selection for both experienced gardeners and novices alike; this plant can serve as a focal point or be

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — A hardy shrub maxing at 6-8 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide; making it a superb selection for both experienced gardeners and

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — requiring well-drained soil to prevent root rot

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — it's recommended to space them about 4 to 6 feet apart to accommodate for their growth; thrives in full sun to part, image 68

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — It can reach a mature height of approximately 6 to 8 feet with a similar spread; it's perfect for informal hedges or

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Known for its glaucous blue-green foliage with purplish-red overtones

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, image 75

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — It can reach a mature height of approximately 6 to 8 feet with a similar spread; it's perfect for informal hedges or, image 64

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — it's recommended to space them about 4 to 6 feet apart to accommodate for their growth; thrives in full sun to part shade and

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Thrives in full sun to part shade and adaptable to various soils

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — commonly referred to as the Red-leaved Rose; adding an ecological benefit to its aesthetic charm, image 59

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — Zone 2-8 resistant, requires minimal care, making it an alluring, low-maintenance choice for any landscape

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — this plant can serve as a focal point or be integrated into a mixed border for contrasting colors and textures; as, image 74

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — is a striking shrub that brings a touch of unique color to any landscape design

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — adding an ecological benefit to its aesthetic charm; commonly referred to as the Red-leaved Rose, image 72

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — pink flowers in the garden; known for its glaucous blue-green foliage with purplish-red overtones, image 76

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — As part of a landscape design

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Gerhard Nitter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Yoan MARTIN, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
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