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Rosa
'William Baffin'
William Baffin Shrub Rose, Kordesii Rose
Origin: Svejda, Ontario, 1983. One of the Canadian-developed Explorer Species.
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Rosa |
| Cultivar |
| 'William Baffin' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 1 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -40 - (-35) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -40 - (-30) |
| Height |
| 2 - 2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| An excellent free-blooming climber that may also be grown as a shrub. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun in an average, well-drained, medium-moisture soil. Water deeply and regularly (preferably in the morning), avoiding overhead watering. Prune as necessary from late winter to early spring. |
| Shape |
| A climbing or pillar rose that can also be grown as a free-standing shrub. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| This cultivar has a much better resistance to diseases than most other Rosa species, but insects such as aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers, and spider mites may still cause problems. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are glossy and dark green. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers appear in clusters from late spring to frost, are fragrant, semi-double and deep pink. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through hardwood cuttings. |
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