Rosa x richardii

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 4'

planting zones

5a-6a

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Rosa x richardii plant details

Rosa x richardii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and salmon flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa x richardii

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and salmon blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa x richardii

USDA Zones: 5a - 6a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thought to be the oldest cultivated rose and found now growing around churches and holy sites in Ethiopia where it is believed Christians introduced in 4th century AD. We got ours from Sue Buckles and love it. Tough disease resistant with sizeable pale pink single flowers.