Botanical profile

Grandiflora rose 'Cardinal Song'

Latin name
Rosa 'Cardinal Song'
Common name
Grandiflora rose 'Cardinal Song'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa grandiflora 'Cardinal Song', commonly known as the 'Cardinal Song' grandiflora rose, is distinguished by its upright bushy habit and richly colored blooms. This variety produces large, double flowers of a deep cardinal red with velvety undertones, emitting an intense and captivating fragrance throughout the summer. Borne on long, sturdy stems, they are ideal for cut flowers and create elegant, long-lasting bouquets. Its glossy dark green foliage highlights the depth of the petals and gives the plant a structuring presence in beds, borders, or as a specimen. Floriferous and vigorous, Rosa grandiflora 'Cardinal Song' attracts pollinators and adds a classic and sophisticated touch to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Regularly, keep the soil slightly moist without overwatering
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Cardinal red
Fruiting
Decorative red rose hips in autumn if faded flowers are left on
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy upright
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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