Group/Class:  Shrub Rose

Description:

A wonderfully fragrant double rose that produces deep pink blooms that are edged in crimson then fade to pink; blooms constantly until the first frost; the deep green foliage provides excellent contrast; all roses need full sun and well-drained soil

Ornamental Features

Polonaise Rose is blanketed in stunning fragrant hot pink flowers with crimson edges at the ends of the branches from early summer to late fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green foliage with red veins. The glossy oval compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The spiny brick red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Landscape Attributes

Polonaise Rose is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Disease
• Spiny

Polonaise Rose is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Polonaise Rose will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.