China Rose, Butterfly Rose 'Mutabilis', Rosa chinensis, Rosa chinensis var. mutabilis, Rosa turkestanica, Rosa x odorata, Rosa 'Tipo Ideale'
A kaleidoscope of colored petals, Rosa × odorata ‘Mutabilis’ (Chinese Rose) is a small shrub with slightly fragrant, large, cupped, single flowers, over 2 in. across (6 cm), opening warm buff-yellow, changing to copper-pink before turning crimson. Purplish when young, the mid-green foliage sets off the colorful blossoms beautifully. Vigorous and almost thornless, this Chinese Rose blooms from summer through to fall. The bush will be covered in flower for about eight weeks from spring to summer and, after a brief rest, will be back with more flower flushes until first frost. Among the most floriferous of all roses, it is perfect for the sunny border and can be grown as a flowering hedge.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 60" (60cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 60" (60cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Rosa × odorata ‘Mutabilis’ (Chinese Rose) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa × odorata ‘Mutabilis’ (Chinese Rose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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