Rosa Love (Grandiflora Rose)
Blooming its heart out, Rosa Love is an exquisite Grandiflora rose with large, 4 in. across (10 cm), high-centered, reflexed, rich ruby-red flowers (35 petals), adorned with white reverses. Opening from elegant, pointed buds, the blossoms emit a mild to strong fragrance.
Blooming its heart out, Rosa Love is an exquisite Grandiflora rose with large, 4 in. across (10 cm), high-centered, reflexed, rich ruby-red flowers (35 petals), adorned with white reverses. Opening from elegant, pointed buds, the blossoms emit a mild to strong fragrance. Borne either singly or in sprays on thorny stems, they bloom continuously from spring to fall and contrast nicely with the leathery foliage of glossy, dark green leaves. A compact shrub rose with good disease resistance.
- 1980 All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA
- Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 4-5 ft. wide (120-150 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds, borders, flowering hedges, or containers. Stunning when mass-planted. Excellent cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer.
- Bred by William A. Warriner (United States, before 1977).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Grandiflora Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spacing | 60″ (150cm) |
| 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 | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |