Botanical profile

Hardy rose 'Martin Frobisher'

Latin name
Rosa 'Martin Frobisher'
Common name
Hardy rose 'Martin Frobisher'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The ‘Martin Frobisher’ Rugosa Rose is a shrub rose from the Canadian Explorer series, renowned for its excellent hardiness and elegant blooms. It forms an upright, gracefully branched shrub, producing an abundance of delicately fragrant pale pink double flowers. Its grayish-green foliage offers good disease resistance and highlights the softness of the flowers, which bloom continuously from early summer until the first frosts. Ideal for borders, informal hedges, or as a specimen plant, it brings a romantic and natural touch to the garden. Highly cold-tolerant, the ‘Martin Frobisher’ Rugosa Rose is perfectly suited for northern climates and for landscaping that requires robustness, prolonged flowering, and moderate maintenance 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
Pale pink
Fruiting
Decorative red rose hips at the end of the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rustic bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
150 cm (5 feet)
Width
150 cm (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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