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Rosa 'Old Blush' has some common insect problems:
Pests of Rose
Rosa 'Old Blush' has some other problems:
White-Tailed Deer

'Old Blush China' Rosa 'Old Blush'

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RO-zuh
Description

'Old Blush' is a rose cultivated in China for centuries and was introduced to Europe in 1752. It is in the Rosaceae family which is Latin for rose.

It has an arching form that grows to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide  It does best in full sun to partial shade in fertile to average well-drained garden soil. Prune in late winter to remove dead or diseased canes and prune the remaining canes by 1/3 to control size and encourage bushiness. Avoid overcrowding and overhead watering to help prevent diseases.

The pink semi-double blooms are mildly fragrant and occur freely throughout the season. In warmer climates, it can bloom into winter. The old flowers drop off to make way for new ones. It is a tough shrub that is easy to grow and nearly prickle-free.

Use this shrub in the border or as a specimen in a cottage or English garden.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Disease resistant. Watch for black spot, powdery mildew and rust can occur. See pests of roses to the left. Deer will browse roses.

VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.

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#arching#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#specimen#easy to grow#pink flowers#thornless#cottage garden#long bloom time#English garden#partial shade tolerant#climber#shrub rose
 
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Tags:
#arching#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#specimen#easy to grow#pink flowers#thornless#cottage garden#long bloom time#English garden#partial shade tolerant#climber#shrub rose
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rosa
    Family:
    Rosaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Woody
    Dimensions:
    Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Rose
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Arching
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    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:
    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:
    6-feet-12 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Orange
    Red/Burgundy
    Fruit Type:
    Drupe
    Fruit Length:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    Small red to orange rose hips
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gray/Silver
    Pink
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Cup
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    2-3 inch silvery-pink flowers darken as they age and bloom in clusters of 5. They are semi-double and freely bloom from summer to frost.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Type:
    Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Glossy green compound leaves
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    almost prickle free
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Vertical Spaces
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    English Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Screen/Privacy
    Small groups
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies