Rose 'Penelope', Hybrid Musk Rose, Shrub Roses
Reliable and free-flowering, award-winning Rosa ‘Penelope’ is a compact, bushy shrub with large trusses of strongly fragrant, semi-double, creamy-pink flowers, 3 in. across (8 cm), adorned with prominent yellow stamens. Blooming continuously from summer to fall, they exude a heavenly musk fragrance. Produced in great quantities, they stand out against the rich and healthy foliage of glossy, dark green leaves. As an added bonus, the ravishing blossoms are followed by coral-pink hips that please hungry birds. Loved around the world, ‘Penelope’ is a charming and versatile hybrid musk rose that is perfect for the mixed border, as a flowering hedge or in containers. Good disease resistance.
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 10 |
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| 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 |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 10 |
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| 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 |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Rosa ‘Penelope’ (Hybrid Musk Rose) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa ‘Penelope’ (Hybrid Musk Rose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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