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Kordesii Rose

Rosa x kordesii

Deciduous Shrub

Height

3 - 10 (feet)

Spread

3 - 8 (feet)

Distinctions

Disease resistant; some varieties can be trained as climbers.

Limitations

New varieties promising, but hardiness is not proven in SC; hardy in SE.

Hardiness

SC, SE (Zone 3)

Origin

Rosa rugosa x R. wichuraiana hybrid

Cultivars

‘Henry Kelsey’ climbing habit; continuous bloom of medium red flowers; glossy dark green leaves; appears hardier than ‘William Baffin'.; ‘John Cabot’ climbing habit; red blooms (Zone 3); ‘John Davis’ trailing habit; 3' x 2.5'; medium pink flowers with a yellow base; re-blooms; fragrant (Zone 4).; ‘William Baffin’ semi-double pink flowers; climbs; fragrant; re-blooms; shade tolerant.

Kordesii Rose