Rosa Robusta 'KORgosa'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh
- Description
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Robusta is a hybrid rugosa rose in the Rosaceae family. It was hybridized by Reimer Kordes in 1979
This vigorous shrub will grow 5-7 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. It prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Fertilize spring and summer. Apply mulch to retain moisture. Prune in the fall to maintain size. Diseased or damaged canes can be removed at any time. Allow good air circulation to help prevent diseases.
The fragrant dark red single flowers are 4-5 inches across, occur in spring and then rebloom in flushes throughout the season. The glossy green foliage occurs on stems with spines.
Use Robusta as a specimen, a hedge, a barrier or in the border. Works well in a cutting, English or cottage garden
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Susceptible to blackspot. See pests of roses to the left.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Pink Robusta 'Kordes'
Cross of Robusta and 'Zitronenfalter' ® × 'Cläre Grammerstorf'
- Pink Robusta 'Kordes'
- Pink Robusta 'Kordes'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Pink Robusta 'Kordes'
Cross of Robusta and 'Zitronenfalter' ® × 'Cläre Grammerstorf'
- Pink Robusta 'Kordes'
- Pink Robusta 'Kordes'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rosa
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Germany
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts birds and bees butterflies.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Dimensions:
- Height: 5 ft. 0 in. - 7 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 6 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Rose
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Dense
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Orange
- Fruit Type:
- Drupe
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Width:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- Orange rose hips
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Saucer
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- Moderately scented, single red blooms with 7 petals occur in clusters. Repeat blooms throughout the season. Flowers are 4-5 inches across.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Dark green glossy foliage
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Green stems with thick prickles
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Patio
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- English Garden
- Design Feature:
- Barrier
- Border
- Hedge
- Screen/Privacy
- Small groups
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Songbirds
- Problems:
- Spines/Thorns
