Rosa rubrifolia (Shrub)
- Good for Cutting
A European native rose which is loved by gardeners and florists for its foliage as much as its flowers
The young growth is a coppery-mauve on purple stems, turning to a soft pewter as it matures. Single form flowers have a wild rose appearance, in deep magenta and white and are followed by deep orange hips that last through winter.
All rose petals are edible. As you might expect, they have a mild, floral taste and can be used to decorate cakes, puddings or baking. They are also a beautiful, scented addition to jugs of iced cordial or summer cocktails.
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Good for Cutting
Product details
- Type
- Shrub
- Position
- Container Garden, Cutting Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - July
- Height
- 2.1m (7ft)
- Common name
- Rose
- Moisture
- Moist but Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 1.5m (5ft)
Care Tips
Before planting bare root roses, soak roots in a bucket of water for at least 2 hours. Dig a hole that will accommodate the root ball comfortably and, to aid establishment, sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base before planting.
Flowering Time
June - July
