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Fortuniena rose Rosa 'Fortuniena'

Phonetic Spelling
RO-zuh for-too-nee-AY-nah
Description

This climbing Rose can also be pruned to a shrub. It can be trained to various structures for support and is a vigorous grower with arching canes. Its spreading root system makes it drought tolerant once established.

Double fragrant creamy-white blooms appear in late spring to early summer. It blooms on old wood so prune after flowering is over. The attractive foliage may have a few prickles. Use this plant as a specimen, hedge or as a privacy screen.

It is most often used today as a rootstock due to its disease and drought resistance. For full information on common pests and diseases, please see the Rosa page.

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#evergreen#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#shrub#scrambling#cream flowers#double flowers#climbing rose
 
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#evergreen#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#shrub#scrambling#cream flowers#double flowers#climbing rose
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rosa
    Family:
    Rosaceae
    Uses (Ethnobotany):
    Used as a specialty rootstock
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Woody
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Asia
    Climbing Method:
    Scrambler
    Dimensions:
    Height: 12 ft. 0 in. - 14 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 15 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Rose
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Climbing
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Medium
    Appendage:
    Prickles
  • 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:
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Occasionally Dry
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Cream/Tan
    Pink
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Cup
    Flower Petals:
    more than 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    2-3 inch double cream-white flowers that may tinge pink appear in late spring or early summer
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Glossy green foliage is attractive.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    A few to no prickles
  • Landscape:
    Design Feature:
    Hedge
    Screen/Privacy
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Diseases
    Drought
    Dry Soil
    Poor Soil