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Rosa 'White Licorice'

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RO-zuh
Description

'White Licorice' is a Floribunda cultivar shrub in the Rosaceae (rose) family that was bred in the US by Christian Bedard in 2009 and introduced as 'White Licorice' in 2011 by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower.

Its common name comes from the strong lemony, licorice scent.  

Blooming in clusters the solitary, double flowers average 4" in diameter and will bloom throughout the season.  Deadheading, along with at least 6 hours of sunlight daily will encourage new flowers to form.  Morning sun will help dry the leaves of dew, which will in turn allow the foliage to be at its healthiest.  

Pruning to remove dead or dying branches should be accomplished in late winter to early spring.  Also prune to maintain a shapely specimen.  

Filling out right to the ground eliminates the need for plantings in front.  

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  No serious issues.

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#deciduous#full sun tolerant#heat tolerant#rose#shrub#easy to grow#deciduous shrub#disease resistant#double flowers#rose shrub#cutting garden#arrangements#pollinator plant#urban conditions tolerant#butterfly friendly#bee friendly#shrub borders#wet soils intolerant#insect resistant#full sun#butterfly garden#pollinator garden#long lived
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#deciduous#full sun tolerant#heat tolerant#rose#shrub#easy to grow#deciduous shrub#disease resistant#double flowers#rose shrub#cutting garden#arrangements#pollinator plant#urban conditions tolerant#butterfly friendly#bee friendly#shrub borders#wet soils intolerant#insect resistant#full sun#butterfly garden#pollinator garden#long lived
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rosa
    Family:
    Rosaceae
    Uses (Ethnobotany):
    Landscape plant
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    United States
    Wildlife Value:
    Bees, butterflies and other pollinators are attracted to the flowers.
    Play Value:
    Attractive Flowers
    Attracts Pollinators
    Dimensions:
    Height: 2 ft. 6 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Rose
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Rounded
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Medium
    Texture:
    Medium
    Appendage:
    Prickles
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Solitary
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Good Cut
    Long Bloom Season
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Dome
    Flower Petals:
    more than 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    3-6 inches
    Flower Description:
    The large flowers are white with yellow tinting.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Good Cut
    Showy
    Leaf Type:
    Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Other/more complex
    Leaf Shape:
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Width:
    1-3 inches
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Multi-stemmed
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Patio
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Cutting Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Foundation Planting
    Hedge
    Mass Planting
    Screen/Privacy
    Small Tree
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Pollinators
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Diseases
    Heat
    Insect Pests
    Urban Conditions