Rosa 'Belle de Baltimore'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh
- Description
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Baltimore Belle rose is a hybrid rambler in the rose family (Rosaceae) bred by Samuel and John Feast of the United States in 1843. Parentage is Rosa setigera Michaux × Rosa gallica.
This vigorous climbing rose will reach heights of 8 to 13 feet and 6-10 feet wide. It can grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile moist well-drained soils.
The blooms start out light pink fading to white with a button eye and a cup to flat form. They occur in clusters and have a light fragrance. The plant blooms in early summer and then in small flushes through late summer. The foliage is gloss mid-green and many prickles are present.
Use Baltimore Belle rose on any vertical surface as trellises or fences, a barrier, for privacy or a hedge. Works in formal and informal gardens.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Good disease resistance. See pests of roses to the left. Deer will browse roses.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rosa
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- USA
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts bees.
- Play Value:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Dimensions:
- Height: 8 ft. 0 in. - 13 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 6 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Rose
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Climbing
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Appendage:
- Prickles
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12-24 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- more than 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- 1-2 inch blooms start light pink fading to white with a button eye and a cupped to flat form. They occur in clusters, are double with 26-40 petals and a mild fragrance. They bloom in summer with a small flush in late summer.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Light green glossy foliage.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Stems with prickles
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Vertical Spaces
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- English Garden
- Design Feature:
- Barrier
- Hedge
- Screen/Privacy
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Bees
