Austrian Copper Rose
Austrian copper rose is an upright arching rose bush with striking orange and yellow flowers. The flowers are yellow on the back and orange-red on the top, blooming once in June.
It grows as a tall, upright plant with thorny branches and small leaves. The leaves turn yellow in the fall. It is able to grow in harsh conditions.
Austrian Copper Rose
Austrian copper rose is an upright arching rose bush with striking orange and yellow flowers. The flowers are yellow on the back and orange-red on the top, blooming once in June.
It grows as a tall, upright plant with thorny branches and small leaves. The leaves turn yellow in the fall. It is able to grow in harsh conditions.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Rosa foetida 'Bicolor'
Pronunciation
RO-zuh FET-eye-duh
Mature Height
6 to 8 ft.
Mature Spread
5 to 7 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
orange-red
Bloom time
June
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
western Asia
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Performance
Many Austrian copper roses have been grown at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden over the years. The flowers are stunning.
When not in flower, this rose is not very eye-catching. Plant it around other plants that have better shape and year-long interest.
Maintenance
Prune any winter-killed branches in the spring. May need pruning for shape, too.