Rose, Sweet Spirit Rose
SKU #'s
- 1014180
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Sweet Spirit Rose is a compact reblooming deciduous shrub with an bushy habit and glossy dark green foliage. The sweetly fragrant saturated cherry red double flowers bloom in flushes from late spring until frost. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Has improved disease resistance.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Asia, Europe |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Roses are susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot, rust, and rose rosette and require regular fungicide in humid areas that experience a lot of rainfall. Pest issues include aphids, borers, scale, mites thrips, midges, and leafhoppers.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Trellises, Walls, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Catmint, Lilac, Coneflower
IMAGES: Photos by Star Roses and Plants, Sweet Spirit™
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
