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 8–9Climate Mediterranean

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — *Rosa glauca* (Red-leaved Rose) charms with steely blue-gray leaves contrasted by subtle pink blooms

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Photos (78)

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — bright red hips in the fall; which can attract birds and other wildlife, image 70

Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — shrub / vine with pink blooms; it's recommended to space them about 4 to 6 feet apart to accommodate for their, image 77

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) — 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) — pink flowers in the garden; known for its glaucous blue-green foliage with purplish-red overtones, image 76

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

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