Redleaf rose
Rosa glauca, R. rubrifolia
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Plant Attributes
6-8′
4-6′
Moderate to dry conditions; xeric
USDA zones 3-9 (up to 9000′)
Clay, sandy soil or loam
2010
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Description
The single rose blossoms range from a pleasing pastel pink to white. But this is a rose grown as much for the gorgeous red hips that persist much of the year, and its dark purple foliage color that provides a wonderful foil to the silvers and greens that dominate our xeriscapes. This hardy blooming shrub thrives just about anywhere providing graceful presence with no effort, beautifying the dry garden all year around.
