Rosa glauca

Southern Europe to Central Europe.

Red-leaved rose is a bushy and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 1 - 3 m wide.

The shoots of Rosa glauca are spiny, red-brown in colour.

The deciduous leaves of Red-leaved rose are blue-green, pinnate, alternate. They are about 12 - 14 cm tall. Red-brown shoots. Red-leaved rose turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

The purple-red, cupped flowers appear from June to July.

The red, round fruits of Rosa glauca are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Rosa glauca is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Red-leaved rose has good frost hardiness.

Special rose soil.

Tubs, cutting, group planting, cottage garden, bee pasture, bird food plant, jam, liqueur

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- Parts of the plant infected with mildew must be cut off, otherwise the disease can spread further. To prevent new infections, the rose can be treated with appropriate fungicides.
- If infected with star sooty mould, all diseased leaves (black spots) should be removed. If necessary, treatment with suitable fungicides is also recommended.
- To encourage the formation of new flower buds, wilted flowers should always be cut back to the next fully formed leaf.
- Roses should never be planted where roses have already been growing. If no other planting site is available, the soil should be generously replaced.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

The Red-leaved rose sets beautiful accents together with:
Steppe sage, lavender, clematis.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Fertilise: In the period from March to May.