Botanical profile

Hardy rose bush 'Blanda'

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

The ‘Blanda’ Rustic Rose is a robust native shrub rose, prized for its natural character and high hardiness. Derived from the species Rosa blanda, it forms an upright and slightly spreading shrub, with stems almost devoid of thorns. In early summer, it produces an abundance of simple, bright to medium pink flowers, delicately fragrant, highlighting a golden center attractive to pollinators. Its medium green foliage sometimes takes on beautiful autumn hues, followed by persistent decorative red rose hips. Ideal for informal hedges, naturalistic landscaping, or ecological restoration, the ‘Blanda’ Rustic Rose tolerates varied soils and cold climates well. It is an excellent choice for a sustainable garden promoting biodiversity in full sun.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Very drought tolerant once established. Regular watering only the first year or during severe droughts.
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
'-40°F
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Unique in June
Flower color
Light pink
Fruiting
Persistent decorative red rose hips
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Straight and slightly flared
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
120 cm (4 feet)
Width
120 cm (4 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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