This dwarf variety gets it name from its bright red foliage in the spring that deepens to a rich, scarlet purple-red in the fall. It stays compact and rounded, slowly reaching 4-5' tall and 3-4' wide. Requires at least 5 hours of full sun to keep its vibrant, red tones. Does best when planted in organically rich, moist, but well-draining soil.
Large, aromatic spring flowers are snowy-white and contrast against dark-green foliage. Wonderful when planted in masses. Will reach 4-5' tall and 3-4' wide.
Rose Glow' is prized for its vibrant, red foliage that is variegated with white margins, creating striking color contrast in any landscape space. This plant is great on its own or when planted in masses. It will grow 4-5' tall and 3-4' wide.
The 'Navaho' produces a large crop of juicy, sweet fruits that will ripen in mid-summer. This is a thornless variety that averages 4-5' tall and 3-4' wide. Fruits are great for jams, jellies and fresh eating.
The 'Pearl Glam' is a vibrant shrub with dark, purple-green foliage and large clusters of purple berries that persist from summer through fall. It will grow 4-5' tall and 3-4' wide. Clusters of white flowers will appear in spring or summer and attract lots of beneficial pollinators.
Exciting lilac pink blooms that fade to lavender blue with a cream reverse; blooms constantly throughout the season and will make a stunning visual impact along walkways, borders, or in the garden; outstanding disease resistance
Ornamental Features:
Arctic Blue Rose features showy fragrant lilac purple flowers with gold eyes and a creamy white reverse at the ends of the branches from late spring to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The glossy oval compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.
Landscape Attributes:
Arctic Blue Rose is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting bees to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:
-Spiny
Arctic Blue Rose is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Mass Planting - Hedges/Screening - General Garden Use
Planting & Growing:
Arctic Blue Rose will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Gilded Sun' is a bushy floribunda rose that grows 4-5' tall and 3-4' wide. Brilliant, sunny-yellow blooms have dark, glossy-green foliage. Disease resistance.
The 'Pope John Paul II' rose will reach 4-5' tall and 3-4' wide at maturity. It produces showy-white flowers from late spring into fall. Great for cutting.
Sweet Mademoiselle' is an upright, hybrid tea rose that grows 4-5' tall and 3-4' wide. Large, fully-double blooms are peachy-pink with apricot tones. It has a strong, sweet fragrance.
