Description

The 'Nitty Gritty Red' Landscape Rose is a robust and vibrant shrub rose known for its striking red blooms and hardy nature. It offers a continuous display of color throughout the growing season and is well-suited for a variety of landscape applications.

Suggested Uses

This rose is ideal for use in borders, mass plantings, or as a standalone specimen. Its vibrant color and resilience make it a popular choice for public and private gardens alike.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Rosa, Landscape 'Nitty Gritty Red'
• Common Name: 'Nitty Gritty Red' Landscape Rose
• Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and wide
• Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Foliage Type: Deciduous
• Bloom Time: Spring to Fall
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Attracts Pollinators: Yes
• Indoor Friendly: No
• Container Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Warning: Non-toxic, but thorns can cause injury
• Fragrant: Mild
• Cut Flower: Yes
• Grows Well With: Lavender, Salvia, Catmint

Care Tips

• Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with good air circulation
• Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil
• Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
• Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and remove dead wood
• Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder climates
• Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
• Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced rose fertilizer
• Special Care: Monitor for pests and treat with appropriate organic or chemical solutions as needed