Moon River Rosa 'KORconta'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh
- Description
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Rosa 'KORconta' is a vigorous rose variety that is often sold as a tall groundcover due to its form, which is to grow more horizontal than vertical. It is generally disease resistant, however, ensure that good air circulation is provided. That can be accomplished by pruning to allow air to flow through the branches. Pruning is best completed in late winter to early spring.
The fragrant 2" flowers are white with a yellow center, single-petaled and loosely cupped. Blooming will repeat all summer.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, rust and rose rosette. Good air circulation will help curb these diseases. Insect issues can include aphids, beetles, thrips, borers, scale and leafhoppers.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rosa
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts butterflies.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Rose
- Habit/Form:
- Climbing
- Maintenance:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- 6-feet-12 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- more than 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Pure white petals, bright yellow center; Large, double blooms on long stems; repeats; 35 petals
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Leathery
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Leathery, dark green leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- long stems
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Patio
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
