Portland Rose, scientifically known as Rosa 'Rose de Rescht', is a shrub rose that brings old-fashioned charm and reliable fragrance to gardens across hardiness zones 4 through 9. This compact grower reaches 36 to 48 inches tall and wide, making it manageable for smaller spaces while still delivering showy, fragrant blooms from May through frost. The flowers are excellent for cutting, and the plant attracts butterflies and other pollinators, bringing life to your garden beds.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-9
48in H x 48in W
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Rosa 'Rose de Rescht' blooms prolifically from May until the first frost, rewarding gardeners with fragrant, showy flowers over an extended season. Its compact, rounded habit makes it far more manageable than many shrub roses, fitting naturally into hedges or mixed borders without dominating the space. The flowers cut beautifully for arrangements, and the plant's pollinator-friendly nature means your garden will buzz with activity.
Portland Rose functions well as a hedging plant, its compact growth habit and consistent flowering creating an attractive screen or border. The fragrant blooms are excellent for cutting and bringing indoors, while its ability to attract butterflies makes it valuable in pollinator gardens and landscapes designed to support beneficial insects.
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Cut flowers in the early morning when petals are fully open but before they begin to drop. Remove spent blooms throughout the flowering season from May to frost to encourage continued rebloom and maintain plant vigor.
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