Rose

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Rose / Morden Blush

Parkland series (1988). Light pink fragrant double flowers fading to ivory colour with age. Continuous bloom. Resembles an old fashion Rose when open. Dense rich green disease resistant foliage. Hardy, low growing shrub. Introduced by Morden Research Station, Manitoba.

Features:

Light pink blooms.

Companion Plants:

Elder, Juniper, Lilac, Ninebark, Clematis, Astilbe, Ivy.

Care and Dead Heading:

Water regularly as needed. Feed in spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to new spring growth. Can prune back heavily in spring to promote vigorous new growth and better flower production. If a severe winter causes die back, prune back and can restart as low as root system.

Planting Instructions:

Dig a hole twice as wide as the container and 1-1/2 the depth. Remove container and gently massage the roots. Place root ball in center of the hole even with ground level. Backfill hole with mixture of 1/2 native soil and 1/2 soil amendment. Compact lightly and water thoroughly, then repeat. Apply 5-10cm (2-4in) layer of organic mulch & create a water basin around plant.

Type:

Perennial

Zone:

2b -45F to -40F

Exposure:

Full sun

Blooms:

Early summer to fall

Toxic To:

Safe

Cautions:

No cautions

Soil Conditions:

Moist, well drained

Height:

30 inches

Space:

30 inches