Rosa x odorata ‘Semperflorens’ – Rose chinensis ‘Semperflorens’ – Slater’s crimson China rose –

Description

Rosa x odorata ‘Semperflorens’ – R. chinensis ‘Semperflorens’ – Slater’s crimson China rose – This shrubby or climbing China rose is a cross between R. chinensis and R. gigantea and grows 3′ feet tall and wide. From prickly canes, it carries dark green leaves consisting of 3-5 narrowly ovate leaflets, up to 2 ½” long. From summer to autumn, it bears rounded, double, crimson red flowers 2 1/2″ across. Zones 6-9