Photo of Rosa 'Kardinal' flower by Karl Gercens III

Photo by Karl Gercens III

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Rosa 'Kardinal'

Also Known As

  • Kardinal Hybrid Tea Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Rosa 'Kardinal' plant details

Rosa 'Kardinal' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa 'Kardinal'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, floriferous, formal-garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa 'Kardinal'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Florist Rose. Red. The ultimate red florist rose for years, and finally available for your garden where it will perform much better than most other roses hybridized for the flower trade.

By: Growquest Growers

Gardening facts about Rosa 'Kardinal' plant

How to Grow Rosa 'Kardinal'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

2a-10b

Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 6'-9'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 3'-4'

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  • regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

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

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 3'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-7'

Width: 3'-7'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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