Botanical profile

Hardy rose 'Pillow Fight'

Latin name
Rosa 'Pillow Fight'
Common name
Hardy rose 'Pillow Fight'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The 'Pillow Fight' Hardy Rose is a compact and vigorous groundcover rose, prized for its abundant, brilliant white blooms and exceptional disease resistance. Its low, dense, and spreading habit forms a floral cushion ideal for borders, embankments, rockeries, and mass plantings. It produces a multitude of single to semi-double pure white flowers, highlighted by glossy dark green foliage that remains healthy all season. Flowering profusely from early summer until the first frosts, it ensures a continuous luminous effect in the garden. Adapted to cold climates and easy to maintain, the 'Pillow Fight' Hardy Rose attracts pollinators and is an excellent choice for structuring a sun-drenched landscape with lasting freshness and elegance.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
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
Sparkling white
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
90 cm (3 feet)
Width
90 cm (3 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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