Rosa Westerland 'KORwest'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh
- Description
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The Westerland rose is a shrub or climbing rose in the Rosaceae family that was bred by Reimer Kordes in 1969. Parentage is Friedrich Worlein x Circus.
This vigorous plant can be grown as a shrub or trained as a climber. it can get quite tall especially in warmer climates, growing 8-12 feet tall with a 3-6 foot spread. The westerland rose needs moist well-drained fertile soil in full sun but tolerates partial shade. It will also tolerate poorer soils. Prune dead or diseased canes at any time. Prune in late winter to early spring to remove any winter damage and to shape as needed. Mulch will help retain moisture. Fertilize early spring and early summer.
The large double apricot flowers have a spicy fragrance and appear in clusters nearly continuously throughout the season. They look very nice against the dark green glossy foliage. Spines are present on the stems. The foliage is fairly disease-resistant.
Use the westerland rose on a trellis or fence or grow as a shrub in the border, as a hedge, or a specimen.
Won the Garden Merit Award from the Royal Horticultural Society and in 2007 received the Great Plant Picks Winner.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Disease resistant but watch for black spot and mildew. See pests or roses to the right. Deer will browse the plant.
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:
- Stem Cutting
- Dimensions:
- Height: 8 ft. 0 in. - 12 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Rose
- Shrub
- Habit/Form:
- Climbing
- 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)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- 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:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Type:
- Drupe
- Fruit Description:
- Produces red rose hips if flowers are not pruned off
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Orange
- Pink
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- The apricot blend flowers appear in clusters and repeat bloom throughout the season. The flowers are double up to 5 inches across with 20-25 ruffled petals and a strong spicy fragrance.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- large, shiny dark green leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Green stems with prickles
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Vertical Spaces
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- English Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Screen/Privacy
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Problems:
- Spines/Thorns
