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Rosa xanthina ‘Canary Bird’

Rose 'Canary Bird', Rosa 'Canary Bird', Rosa ecae 'Canary Bird', Shrub Roses

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Rosa xanthina 'Canary Bird', Rose 'Canary Bird', Rosa 'Canary Bird', Rosa ecae 'Canary Bird'  Yellow roses, very fragrant roses, Shrub roses, Rose bushes, Garden Roses

One of the earliest roses to bloom, award-winning Rosa xanthina ‘Canary Bird’ is a spreading, bushy shrub with slightly scented, single, bright yellow flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), with prominent stamens. Borne on gracefully arching stems in late spring, the blooms stand out against the foliage of small, fern-like mid-green leaves. They give way to a crop of dark maroon hips, extending the season of interest of the plant. A charming shrub rose, ‘Canary Bird’ sometimes rewards gardeners with a second flush of blooms in early fall. Happy in dappled shade, Canary Bird’ makes a fine informal hedge. 

  • Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 5-12ft. tall and wide (150-360 cm).
  • An excellent choice for beds and borders, flowering hedgeswalls, arbors, fences or other garden structures.
  • Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of poor soil and shade. For best flowering apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring.
  • Very good disease resistance
  • Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Plant Type Roses, Shrubs
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa
Common names Rose
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late),
Height 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m)
Spread 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m)
Spacing 144" (3.7m)
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 Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Plant Type Roses, Shrubs
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa
Common names Rose
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late),
Height 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m)
Spread 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m)
Spacing 144" (3.7m)
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 Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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