Rosa 'Pink Grootendorst'
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Pink Grootendoorst is a hybrid rugosa shrub in the rose family (Rosaceae) that is a sport of 'F. J. Grootendorst' and was discovered by F. J. Grootendoorst of the Netherlands in 1923. It was introduced in Australia by Hazelwood Bros. Pty. Ltd in 1932 as 'Pink Grootendorst'.
This shrub will grow 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It prefers full sun in moist well-drained fertile soil. Prune to control size in late winter and remove any dead, diseased or crossed canes. Avoid overhead watering and crowding to help prevent diseases. Propagate with stem cuttings.
The double pink blooms are 1.5 inches across in clusters with a mild to no fragrance. Bloom time is early summer with occasional repeat blooming later in the season.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant problems: Disease can include clack spot, rose rust, powdery mildew and downy mildew. May have issues with aphids, rose leaf hopper, red spider mites, caterpillars, and sawfly. Deer and rabbits can cause damage. See pests of roses to the left.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rosa
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts bees.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Buffer
- Fragrance
- Textural
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Rose
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Multi-stemmed
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
- Appendage:
- Prickles
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- 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
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Dome
- Flower Petals:
- more than 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Pink, double blooms with fringed petals with a carnation-like shape. The flowers are borne in clusters, have 25-40 petals and a light to no fragrance. May repeat bloom.
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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:
- Deciduous, crinkled, light green foliage that are heavily veined.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Green stems with many prickles
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Barrier
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Screen/Privacy
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Problems:
- Spines/Thorns
