Rose, Hazeldean

Rosa x ‘Hazeldean’

Group: Rugosa (Wild) Rose

Size (HxW): 6’ x 5’

Growth Habit: Upright, spreading

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

A hardy rose for the prairies with yellow flowers

2-3” double (17-25 petals), heavily scented blooms

Small, dark green foliage with serrated edges

Excellent disease resistance

Showy, orange-red rosehips in mid July – fall

Blooms for 2 weeks from late June – early July

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)

Row spacing: minimum 5-6’ apart

Aggressive suckering

Highly resistant to Fungal Black Spot

Caution: branches are covered in small thorns making this shrub extremely prickly

Plant Care:

• Suckers a bit more than other rose varieties; use edging, raised beds or deep-till to contain • Benefits from mulch around the base to retain moisture & insulate roots • Prune to shape after blooms fade in July • Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil • Tolerates heavy clay & sandy, well drained soils

Description

Size (HxW): 6’ x 5’

Growth Habit: Upright, spreading

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

A hardy rose for the prairies with yellow flowers
2-3” double (17-25 petals), heavily scented blooms
Small, dark green foliage with serrated edges
Excellent disease resistance
Showy, orange-red rosehips in mid July – fall
Blooms for 2 weeks from late June – early July
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)
Row spacing: minimum 5-6’ apart
Aggressive suckering
Highly resistant to Fungal Black Spot
Caution: branches are covered in small thorns making this shrub extremely prickly