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

Rosa 'Pink Grootendorst'

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
RO-zuh
Description

Pink grootendoorst is a hybrid rugosa shrub in the rose family (Rosaceae) that 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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#specimen#shrub#pink flowers#wind tolerant#deer browsing plant#herbaceous perennial#rose shrub#cutting garden#rabbit browsing plant#shrub borders#full sun#hedge
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Green stems with many prickles
  • 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