Photo of Rosa 'Tuscany Superb' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Rosa 'Tuscany Superb'

Also Known As

  • Tuscany Superb Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

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Rosa 'Tuscany Superb' plant details

Rosa 'Tuscany Superb' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa 'Tuscany Superb'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa 'Tuscany Superb'

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark purple. (Gallica) (R. gallica versicolor.) One of the best and most recognisable of all Old Roses. Superb blooms of very rich, dark purple with a central boss of golden stamens visible in the middle. Rather upright habit. Almost thornless. Good Old Rose fragrance. Once flowering. Height 4ft x 3ft. (Rivers 1837). Almost thornless.

By: Growquest Growers

Gardening facts about Rosa 'Tuscany Superb' plant

How to Grow Rosa 'Tuscany Superb'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

2a-10b

Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 6'-9'

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

Shrub

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • 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

7a-9b

Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 3'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-7'

Width: 3'-7'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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