Photo of Rosa moyesii flower by Tamara Paulat

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Rosa moyesii

Also Known As

  • Mandarin Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 5'-8'

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

Rosa moyesii plant details

Rosa moyesii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa moyesii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa moyesii

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"One of the most beautiful species in cultivation" with its 2", rich wine-red flowers followed by "equally beautiful, large, flagon-shaped, bright orange-red fruits" (Hillier); a medium to large shrub. S/M

Gardening facts about Rosa moyesii plant

How to Grow Rosa moyesii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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