Botanical profile

Grandiflora rose 'Mt. Hood'

Latin name
Rosa 'Mt. Hood'
Common name
Grandiflora rose 'Mt. Hood'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa grandiflora ‘Mt. Hood’, known as the 'Mt. Hood' grandiflora rose, is an elegant variety recognized for its upright bushy habit and luminous blooms. It produces large, double, pure white flowers, slightly ivory at the heart, subtly fragrant, which open in graceful clusters atop strong stems. Its dark green, dense, and glossy foliage highlights the purity of the petals and gives the plant a refined look in beds, borders, or as a standalone planting. Blooming all summer, Rosa grandiflora ‘Mt. Hood’ attracts pollinating insects and is perfectly suited for cut flowers due to the remarkable longevity of its roses. This rose brings a classic, luminous, and timeless 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
Water regularly during establishment. Then, water during hot periods or when the soil is dry deep down.
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
Pure white
Fruiting
Decorative red rose hips in autumn if faded flowers are left on
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Slender bush
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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