Botanical profile

Hardy rose 'John Cabot'

Latin name
Rosa 'John Cabot'
Common name
Hardy rose 'John Cabot'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The 'John Cabot' Rugosa Rose is a climbing rose from the Canadian Explorer series, renowned for its great hardiness and abundant blooms. It develops long, arching, vigorous stems that can be trained on a trellis, fence, or pergola, while maintaining a bushy habit if unsupported. Its intense fuchsia pink semi-double flowers appear in generous clusters from early summer until the first frosts. Its medium green foliage shows good disease resistance and highlights the brilliance of the flowers. Very cold-tolerant, the 'John Cabot' Rugosa Rose is perfectly suited for northern climates and adds verticality, vivid color, and a romantic character to full-sun landscapes.

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
Raspberry rose
Fruiting
Red rosehips late in the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rustic bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2.5 m (8 ft)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
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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