Name: Hardy rose 'Take It Easy'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: InStock

Latin name

Rosa 'Take It Easy'

Common name

Hardy rose 'Take It Easy'

Type

Flowering shrub

Family

Rosaceae

The hardy rose 'Take It Easy' produces large, ruby-red flowers with pink-edged petals that are lightly scented. Its blooms are continuous and generous throughout the summer. The bush grows to about 100 to 120 cm, is well-branched, and disease-resistant. 'Take It Easy' is perfect for low-maintenance beds and novice gardeners.

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

-34°C

Blooming period

June to September

Flower color

Warm red

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Rustic bush

Height

100 cm (40 inches)

Width

100 cm (3.5 feet)

Growth rate

Average

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Deer

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