Botanical profile

Hardy rose bush 'Aurora Borealis'

Latin name
Rosa 'Aurora Borealis'
Common name
Hardy rose bush 'Aurora Borealis'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The ‘Aurora Borealis’ hardy rose is a Canadian shrub rose from the 49th Parallel series, known for its luminous blooms and excellent hardiness. It forms a compact, dense, and slightly rounded shrub, producing an abundance of semi-double flowers with evolving shades from coral pink to apricot salmon, sometimes enhanced with golden nuances at the center. Its lustrous dark green foliage shows excellent disease resistance and highlights the changing colors of the flowers that bloom continuously from early summer until the first frosts. Ideal for mass plantings, borders, or as a specimen plant, the ‘Aurora Borealis’ hardy rose brings warmth and sophistication to full-sun northern gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Moderate, water during dry periods
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
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Coral pink
Fruiting
Red rose hips at the end of the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense and slightly rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 m (3.3 ft)
Width
100 cm (3.5 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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