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Rosa x fortuneana

Also Known As

  • Rosa 'Double Cherokee'
  • Rosa 'Fortuneana'
  • Rosa x fortuniana
  • Fortuniana Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-20'
  • W: 4'-20'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

Rosa x fortuneana plant details

Rosa x fortuneana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa x fortuneana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 20 FT - wide, 8 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa x fortuneana

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful, fragrant, double white flowers, larger than Banksia Rose, are produced in spring on this almost thornless vining rose with dark green glossy foliage. Very care-free and spreads to 20 feet. Seldom ever exhibits any black spot problems.

Gardening facts about Rosa x fortuneana plant

How to Grow Rosa x fortuneana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-9'

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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
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Zones

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Size

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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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