Rose, Canadian Shield

Rosa x ‘Canadian Shield’

Group: Vineland 49^th Parallel Collection

Size (HxW): 3-4’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Upright, vase

Planting Location: Cozy

Zone 3a

Large, 3” scarlet red roses

Double (17-25 petals), lightly scented roses

Compact, glossy green foliage with red undertones, emerges burgundy in spring

Showy, orange-red rosehips in mid July – fall

Re-blooming from July – September

Rosehips are edible with little flavour (great for making tea), but are high in vitamin C

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming

Fast growth rate (12-24”/yr) if pruned annually

Prune after blooms fade to encourage re-blooming

Spring pruning ensures the flowers bloom and the shrub maintains a more dense, appealing form

Row spacing: minimum 24-30” apart

Minimal suckering

Susceptible to Fungal Black Spot in shady/humid spots

Caution: thorny branches

Plant Care:

• Benefits from mulch around the base to retain moisture & insulate roots • Requires north & west wind protection • Benefits from snow coverage in winter; exposed branches will die back • Prune to shape in spring; cut down 6-10” tall to remove dead tips & rosehips • Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil • Tolerates heavy clay & sandy, well drained soils

Description

Size (HxW): 3-4’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Upright, vase

Planting Location: Cozy

Zone 3a

Large, 3” scarlet red roses
Double (17-25 petals), lightly scented roses
Compact, glossy green foliage with red undertones, emerges burgundy in spring
Showy, orange-red rosehips in mid July – fall
Re-blooming from July – September
Rosehips are edible with little flavour (great for making tea), but are high in vitamin C
Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming
Fast growth rate (12-24”/yr) if pruned annually
Prune after blooms fade to encourage re-blooming
Spring pruning ensures the flowers bloom and the shrub maintains a more dense, appealing form
Row spacing: minimum 24-30” apart
Minimal suckering
Susceptible to Fungal Black Spot in shady/humid spots
Caution: thorny branches