Redleaf Rose
Redleaf rose is a shrub known for its burgundy leaves, flowers, and beautiful rose hips. This medium-sized rose has burgundy leaves tinged with blue.
In June, it bears single pink, fragrant blooms that fade to white. After the flowers fade, bright red rose hips appear that persist into winter, extending its ornamental value.
Redleaf rose is drought tolerant and easy to care for. It only blooms once per summer.
Redleaf Rose
Redleaf rose is a shrub known for its burgundy leaves, flowers, and beautiful rose hips. This medium-sized rose has burgundy leaves tinged with blue.
In June, it bears single pink, fragrant blooms that fade to white. After the flowers fade, bright red rose hips appear that persist into winter, extending its ornamental value.
Redleaf rose is drought tolerant and easy to care for. It only blooms once per summer.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Rosa glauca
Pronunciation
RO-zuh GLAW-kuh
Mature Height
6 to 8 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 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
pink
Bloom time
June
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Europe
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 9,000 ft.
Performance
Redleaf rose is growing at the Cottonwood Creek Xeriscape Demonstration Garden and grows well throughout the Colorado Springs areas. It has proven to be a drought tolerant shrub, and the leaves, flowers, and rose hips are beautiful.
It has suffered from gall insects in the past. Though the galls don't hurt the plant, they can be unsightly.
Maintenance
Prune any winter-killed branches in late spring. Prune to shape, if desired.