Botanical profile

Hardy rose 'Hope for Humanity'

Latin name
Rosa 'Hope for Humanity'
Common name
Hardy rose 'Hope for Humanity'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Hope for Humanity', known as the 'Hope for Humanity' rose, is a Canadian shrub rose renowned for its intense blooming and great hardiness. It forms an upright and dense shrub, producing an abundance of velvety deep red double flowers, sometimes slightly darker in the center. Its dark green foliage highlights the intensity of the flowers and shows good disease resistance. Flowering from early summer until the first frosts, it is perfectly suited for beds, low hedges, or solitary plantings where it provides structure and sustained color. Highly cold-tolerant, Rosa 'Hope for Humanity' is suitable for northern climates and attracts pollinators while requiring moderate care in full sun.

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
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Deep red
Fruiting
Red rose hips at the end of 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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