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Rosa 'Darlow's Enigma'

Also Known As

  • Rosa x 'Darlow's Enigma'
  • Darlow's Enigma Rose

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

  • H: 8'-12'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 5b-10b

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Rosa 'Darlow's Enigma' plant details

Rosa 'Darlow's Enigma' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa 'Darlow's Enigma'

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa 'Darlow's Enigma'

USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Little known, unfortunately!, this arching, disease-resistant shrub combines yellow-green foliage with yellow buds opening to prolific sweetly-scented white flowers in early summer. S/M
A very special rose with tons of CHARISMA! Big, perfect, everblooming clusters of dove white, frilly semi-double flowers are exceptional and sweetly fragrant. The plant can be a tall shrub or a climber to 8-10' tall with beautiful emerald green foliage. This rose is very shade tolerant, though at least a few hours of sun is needed for best bloom; the white flowers glow in the shade. Overall the appearance is relaxed and lacey…perfect for splaying on a fence, growing against a tree trunk or displaying in a free standing obelisk. This is one rose I would never want to be without!!
An exciting, everblooming, extremely fragrant rose, producing single white flowers from May until frost contrasting with leaves that are blue-green and disease free! A large presence, to 12' tall x 8' wide, without pruning; can be treated as a shrub or a climber with support of a trellis. Enjoys sun to part shade, rich to average soil, and consistent summer water. Frost hardy to -20 °F, USDA zone 5.

Gardening facts about Rosa 'Darlow's Enigma' plant

How to Grow Rosa 'Darlow's Enigma'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 6'-9'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 3'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-7'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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