Rose, Snow Pavement

Rosa x ‘Snow Pavement’

Group: Rugosa (Wild) Rose

Size (HxW): 2-3’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Mounded, spreading

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Superior cold-tolerance

White flowers with blush undertones & yellow center

Semi-double (9-16 petals), lightly scented roses

Excellent disease resistance

Textured, dark green foliage turns orange-red in fall

Re-blooming from July – September

Showy orange-red rosehips in mid – late fall

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

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming

Medium growth gate (5-9”/yr)

Prune after blooms fade to encourage re-blooming

Row spacing: minimum 3’ apart

Moderate suckering

Resistant to Fungal Black Spot

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 in spring or fall ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Tolerates heavy clay & sandy, well drained soils

Description

Size (HxW): 2-3’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Mounded, spreading

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Superior cold-tolerance
White flowers with blush undertones & yellow center
Semi-double (9-16 petals), lightly scented roses
Excellent disease resistance
Textured, dark green foliage turns orange-red in fall
Re-blooming from July – September
Showy orange-red rosehips in mid – late fall
Rosehips are edible with little flavour (great for making tea), but are high in vitamin C
Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming
Medium growth gate (5-9”/yr)
Prune after blooms fade to encourage re-blooming
Row spacing: minimum 3’ apart
Moderate suckering
Resistant to Fungal Black Spot