Shrubs

Old rose bush 'Austrian Copper'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Family Rosaceae

The Rosa foetida ‘Austrian Copper’, commonly known as the ‘Austrian Copper’ old garden rose, is a spectacular heritage variety renowned for its unique contrast and vibrant spring bloom. Its ample, slightly upright bushy habit forms a vigorous shrub ideal for mass planting, informal hedges, or as a specimen plant. In spring, it is covered with large, single flowers with flamboyant coppery-red petals on top and luminous golden-yellow on the reverse, creating a striking bicolor effect with the slightest movement. Lightly scented, they release a subtle and characteristic fragrance. Its blooming is singular and concentrated at the beginning of the season, followed by dull medium-green foliage. Hardy and robust, Rosa foetida ‘Austrian Copper’ attracts pollinators and brings character and authenticity to country or historic gardens.

Old rose bush 'Austrian Copper'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Light application of compost in the spring

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorRed and orange
Foliage colorGlossy mid-green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingRounded, reddish-brown rose hips late in the season
Maximum height6 ft (1.8 m)
Maximum width4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-30°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies