Rosa Dusky Maiden (Floribunda Rose)
Blooming its heart out, Rosa ‘Dusky Maiden’ is a charming shrub rose which produces sprays of rich, velvety, dark crimson, single flowers (4-8 petals) lit with golden yellow stamens
Blooming its heart out, Rosa 'Dusky Maiden' is a charming shrub rose which produces sprays of rich, velvety, dark crimson, single flowers (4-8 petals) lit with golden yellow stamens. Slightly fragrant, they turn brilliant red as they mature and are nicely complimented by the dark green, glossy foliage. This small upright shrub is a good repeat bloomer that deserves a spot in the garden. Bred by LeGrice in 1947, 'Dusky Maiden' has been used by David Austin in his breeding to obtain his line of red English Roses.
- Blooming in flushes from late spring until frost, this Rose is nicely branched, bushy, and fairly disease resistant.
- Growing up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm), this Floribunda Rose is perfect for beds, borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, wall-side, and trellises. Spectacular when combined with the cool blue colors of salvia, nepeta, or lavender.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates some shade.
- Bred by Edward Burton Le Grice (1902-1977) (United Kingdom, 1947).
Requirements
Hardiness | 6 – 10 |
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Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosa – Floribunda Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 24″ – 36″ (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |