Red-Leaved Rose
Rosa Glauca
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
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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