Botanical profile

Hardy rose 'Emily Carr'

Latin name
Rosa 'Emily Carr'
Common name
Hardy rose 'Emily Carr'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The ‘Emily Carr’ hardy rose is a Canadian shrub rose from the Artists series, known for its exceptional hardiness and abundant blooms. It forms an upright, dense shrub, producing an abundance of bright scarlet semi-double flowers, grouped in generous clusters. Its glossy dark green foliage shows excellent disease resistance and highlights the brilliance of the flowers, which appear successively from early summer until the first frosts. Ideal for mass plantings, low hedges, or as a specimen plant, it brings structure and vibrant color to full-sun landscapes. Very cold-tolerant, the ‘Emily Carr’ hardy rose is perfectly suited for northern gardens, combining robustness, prolonged blooming, and minimal maintenance.

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
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
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Bright red
Fruiting
Red rose hips late in the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rustic bush
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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