Also known as Rosa rubrifolia, this is a beautiful rose, with its foliage being the main attraction. In full sun, the leaves takes on a dusty mauve color, and in shade, they turns a greyish-mauve. Even the canes are a mauve color. The uses for this rose in the landscape are unlimited. Its single blossoms have a star shaped form, and are a dark pink on the outside with a whitish center. The blossoms are fragrant and are followed by by bright red hips that stay on the plant all winter. And, speaking of winter, the reddish-violet canes of this rose add lots of winter interest. Very disease tolerant and completely winter hardy.
Hardy zone 2-8
Sowing instructions:
Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 3-4 months. After this process sow 1/8 ' deep in quality sterilized soil or soilless mixture and place in room temperature. Keep soil moist. After germination grow seedlings in bright light (grow light) Continue to grow inside for 6-8 weeks then transplant outside.
