Rosa 'CA29' (Campfire Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'CA29'
SynonymsRosa 'Campfire'
Patent NumberPP24435, CPBR4471
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginJ.C. Bakker & Sons Nurseries, LTD. Named after one of "Tom" Thomson paintings and part of the Canadian Artist series of roses.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-30
Height0.6 - 1.8 m
Spread0.3 - 0.6 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicVariations in bloom in any combination of colour from crimson to hot pink, or hot pink to peachy-pink.
ShapeUpright.
LandscapeBeds and borders, cut flowers, rose gardens, informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens or as a specimen.
PropagationBy stem cuttings.
CultivationPlant in full to partial sun in moist but well-drained soil. Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring just as leaves emerge. Prune old flowers to encourage re-blooming.
PestsCan be affected by diseases such as black spot, rose rust, or powdery mildew but each are highly unlikely.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRobust, upright-growing, slightly woody, glaborous medium green stems that don characteristic reddish-green thorns.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSimple pinnate, dark pink to crimson flower buds appearing terminally as solitary bud or in bunches of 2 - 3 or 4 - 8.
Leaf DescriptionDeep glossy green with red edging.
Flower DescriptionHighly showy terminal blooms, composed of loosely-arranged whorls of delicate, broad heart-shaped crimson to hot pink, or hot pink to peachy-pink petals.

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