Rose is a shrubby cultivar that thrives in hardiness zones 5-9, growing 36 inches tall and spreading 24-36 inches wide. Prized for its fragrant, showy flowers that bloom from June through frost, this moderate-maintenance plant tolerates drought, deer pressure, and poor soils while attracting butterflies throughout the growing season. Sources show some variation in exact bloom timing and plant classification, though the consensus strongly supports this as a hardy, multi-season bloomer suited to hot climates and challenging growing conditions.
Full Sun
Moderate
5-9
36in H x 36in W
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High
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Rose rewards gardeners with months of fragrant, showy flowers and remarkable resilience. It tolerates drought, shallow rocky soils, and even wet conditions with equal aplomb, a rare combination that makes it invaluable for rain gardens, erosion control, and other challenging sites. Deer leave it untouched, and butterflies seek it out reliably from early summer into autumn frost. The moderate maintenance and container-friendly nature mean you can enjoy it almost anywhere in your landscape.
Rose serves beautifully as a ground cover, hedging plant, and naturalized element in rain gardens and water-wise landscapes. Its tolerance for wet soils and erosion control makes it excellent for stabilizing banks and managing stormwater. In hot climates where many ornamentals struggle, this cultivar thrives as a reliable workhorse for color and pollinator support from midsummer through the first frosts.
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Remove spent flowers regularly throughout the growing season to encourage prolonged rebloom. The indeterminate growth habit benefits from deadheading to maintain vigor and shape. Good air circulation promotes healthy growth and helps control foliar diseases, so position plants with spacing in mind and avoid crowding.
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