Hansa RoseRosa ’Hansa’

A hardy, multistem deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading habit of growth. Vigorous growth rate. Large, full, double, purple-red, highly fragrant blooms on attractive prickly stems. Blooms in early to mid summer. To encourage re-blooming, dead-heading is recommended. Produces an abundance of red hips in mid to late fall. These add a fall interest. Ideal for small landscapes. Features dark green foliage throughout the season, turning to a orange colour in fall.

Features:

• Medium size shrub
• Fast growth rate
• Orange fall colour
• Sharp thorns
• General garden use
• Accent/mass planting
• Naturalization/reclamation/woodlands gardens
• Hardy, native rose
• Attracts butterflies
• Cut or dried flowers
• Bestseller
• Aromatic

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Plant in a full sun location
• Prefers average to evenly moist conditions and will not tolerate standing water
• Prefers slightly acidic soil
• Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution

Maintenance:

• High maintenance
• Best pruned in late winter or early spring once the threat of extreme cold has passed
• Regular pruning and dead-heading required