Rosa The Dark Lady PP8677

Scientific Name: Rosa 'Ausbloom'

Also Known As

Rosa 'The Dark Lady'
The Dark Lady Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5b-10b

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Rosa The Dark Lady PP8677 plant details

Rosa The Dark Lady PP8677 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa The Dark Lady PP8677

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa The Dark Lady PP8677

USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Old Rose Hybrid. Varies from crimson to very deep pink. Approximately 140 petals. Repeat flowering. This variety varies in color from a rich, dark crimson in cooler areas to avery deep pink in the warmer areas. It is distantly related to a Rugosa Rose - a fact that gives it a certain individuality and character and also extra hardiness. It has large, sumptuous blooms with the petals informally although beautifully arranged. A most attractive, rounded and well branched shrub. It has proved to be particularly successful and popular in the warmer parts if the U.S. It has a good Old Rose fragance. The name is taken from the Dark Lady of Shakespeare's Sonnets. Height 4 ft. x 4 ft. (David Austin 1991, Ausbloom). Large flowers. 140 petals.