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
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Botanic Name

Rosa glauca

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Pronunciation

RO-zuh GLAW-kuh

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Mature Height

6 to 8 ft.

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Mature Spread

4 to 6 ft.

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Water usage
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.

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Flower Color

pink

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Bloom time

June

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Europe

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 9,000 ft.

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