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Rosa 'David Thompson'

Also Known As

  • David Thompson Explorer Rose
  • David Thompson Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 2b-12

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Rosa 'David Thompson' plant details

Rosa 'David Thompson' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa 'David Thompson'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fall color, fragrant, hedge, mass-planting, repeat-blooming, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa 'David Thompson'

USDA Zones: 2b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Double fuchsia pink flowers, very fragrant, rebloomer. Disease resistant, great rose hips in fall, Zones 3-8.

Gardening facts about Rosa 'David Thompson' plant

How to Grow Rosa 'David Thompson'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-10'

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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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  • dry in summer
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