Shrubs

Hardy rose ‘Nicolas’

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Hardiness Zone 4

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Family Rosaceae

The hardy rose Rosa ‘Nicolas’ is a robust and free-flowering Canadian variety prized for its vibrant deep red blossoms and remarkable resistance to harsh winters. This shrub rose produces abundant blooms throughout the summer season, bringing color and intensity to beds, flowering hedges, and landscape designs. Its dense dark green foliage highlights the richness of the flowers while providing an excellent decorative presence. Suited for northern climates, Rosa ‘Nicolas’ requires little maintenance and demonstrates excellent tolerance to difficult conditions, making it a sustainable choice for residential gardens. Its balanced growth habit is suitable for both isolated plantings and larger landscape compositions. Grown in full sun in well-drained soil, this rose attracts pollinators and offers prolonged flowering that beautifies the garden until the first frosts.

Hardy rose 'Nicolas'

Soil and care

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Fertilization Moderate to regular in season

Bloom and dimensions

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Bloom periodLate spring to autumn
Flower colorBright red
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingRed rosehips
Maximum height1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Maximum width1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-34°C (-30°F)

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Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

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