Rosa 'Echo'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh
- Description
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'Echo' is a hybrid Polyantha shrub in the rose family (Rosaceae) and is a sport of 'Tausendschoen' discovered by Ludorf in 1914.
It is a compact bushy shrub growing 2-3 feet tall with a similar spread. Plant in full sun to partial shade in amended well-drained moist garden soil. Prune in late winter to remove dead or diseased canes.
The light pink to salmon-pink semi-double flowers fade to near white, have a mild fragrance and are 2-3 inches across. They bloom in clusters continually throughout the season. The canes are nearly prickle-free.
Use this shrub in the border, in groups, in the cottage or English garden, as a specimen or in containers on the patio or walkways.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Susceptible to mildew. 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
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Rose
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Long Bloom Season
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Pink 2-3 inch flowers have a mild fragrance, occur in clusters and freely flowers summer to fall. 8-15 petals, color fades to near white.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Glossy green leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Stems are nearly prickle-free
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Small Space
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- English Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Bees
