Rosa 'Rhonda'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh
- Description
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Rosa 'Rhonda' is a mildly scented climbing rose that blooms repeatedly. This large pink rose boasts 26 to 40 petals. Its form includes arching canes.
Although 'Rhonda' has good disease resistance, air circulation is important to the control of diseases. Adequate air circulation can be accomplished by proper pruning. Pruning will also rejuvenate new growth, in turn increasing flower production.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Insects you may encounter include spider mites, caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies, aphids. Diseases affecting this plant include powdery mildew, black spot and blight.
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
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Grafting
- Stem Cutting
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts bees.
- Play Value:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Dimensions:
- Height: 7 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Rose
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Climbing
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- more than 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- 4"-5" flowers, Mid-pink with coral shades, Globular buds; large double blooms all season; 30 petals
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- glossy, deep green
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Cutting Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Attracts:
- Bees
