Rosa Shreveport (Grandiflora Rose)
Rosa Shreveport (Grandiflora Rose) is a tall, bushy, upright Grandiflora rose with large, 4-5 in. across (10-12 cm), cupped, button-eye, very full salmon-orange flowers (44 to 51 petals). Mildly fragrant, the brightly colored blossoms bloom in flushes from spring to fall and contrast nicely with the leathery foliage of glossy, medium green leaves. Vigorous, easy to grow and noted for is strong disease resistance, this Grandiflora rose is an exquisite addition to beds and borders. Excellent for cutting.
Rosa Shreveport (Grandiflora Rose) is a tall, bushy, upright Grandiflora rose with large, 4-5 in. across (10-12 cm), cupped, button-eye, very full salmon-orange flowers (44 to 51 petals). Mildly fragrant, the brightly colored blossoms bloom in flushes from spring to fall and contrast nicely with the leathery foliage of glossy, medium green leaves. Vigorous, easy to grow and noted for is strong disease resistance, this Grandiflora rose is an exquisite addition to beds and borders. Excellent for cutting and small gardens.
- AARS Winner (1982)
- Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds and borders, flowering hedges or containers. 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 Reimer Kordes (Germany, 1981).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7 – 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 | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ – 48″ (90cm – 120cm) |
| 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, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |