A dwarf shrub rose with a suckering habit and glossy green leaves turning crimson and purple in autumn. Pretty rosy red flowers in summer followed by red fruits. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers June to August. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rosa nitida
A dwarf shrub rose with a suckering habit and glossy green leaves turning crimson and purple in autumn. Pretty rosy red flowers in summer followed by red fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Rosa |
|---|---|
| Species | nitida |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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