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Rosa Robusta 'KORgosa' has some common insect problems:
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White-Tailed Deer

Rosa Robusta 'KORgosa'

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
RO-zuh
Description

Robusta is a hybrid rugosa rose in the Rosaceae family. It was hybridized by Reimer Kordes in 1979. Parentage is Unnamed Seedling × R. rugosa regeliana. 

This vigorous shrub will grow 5-7 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. It prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Fertilize spring and summer. Apply mulch to retain moisture. Prune in the fall to maintain size. Diseased or damaged canes can be removed at any time. Allow good air circulation to help prevent diseases. 

The fragrant dark red single flowers are 4-5 inches across, occur in spring and then rebloom in flushes throughout the season. The glossy green foliage occurs on stems with spines.

Use Robusta as a specimen, a hedge, a barrier or in the border. Works well in a cutting, English or cottage garden

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Susceptible to blackspot. See pests of roses to the left. Deer will browse roses.

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Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Pink Robusta 'Kordes'
    Cross of Robusta and 'Zitronenfalter' ® × 'Cläre Grammerstorf'
Pink Robusta 'Kordes'
Tags:
#thorns#deciduous#fragrant flowers#specimen#red flowers#deciduous shrub#cottage garden#disease resistant#English garden#cutting garden#repeat flowering#hedge
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Pink Robusta 'Kordes'
    Cross of Robusta and 'Zitronenfalter' ® × 'Cläre Grammerstorf'
Pink Robusta 'Kordes'
Tags:
#thorns#deciduous#fragrant flowers#specimen#red flowers#deciduous shrub#cottage garden#disease resistant#English garden#cutting garden#repeat flowering#hedge
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rosa
    Family:
    Rosaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Woody
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Germany
    Wildlife Value:
    Attracts birds and bees butterflies.
    Play Value:
    Attractive Flowers
    Attracts Pollinators
    Dimensions:
    Height: 5 ft. 0 in. - 7 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 6 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Rose
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Dense
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Medium
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    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:
    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
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Orange
    Fruit Type:
    Drupe
    Fruit Length:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    Orange rose hips
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Good Cut
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Cup
    Saucer
    Flower Petals:
    7 - 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    3-6 inches
    Flower Description:
    Moderately scented, single red blooms with 7 petals occur in clusters. Repeat blooms throughout the season. Flowers are 4-5 inches across.
  • 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:
    Dark green glossy foliage
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Green stems with thick prickles
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Patio
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Cottage Garden
    Cutting Garden
    English Garden
    Design Feature:
    Barrier
    Border
    Hedge
    Screen/Privacy
    Small groups
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Songbirds
    Problems:
    Spines/Thorns