Floribunda Rose, Polyantha Rose 'Karen Poulsen'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Additional cultivar information
(aka Bailey's Red)
Hybridized
Poulsen
Registered or introduced
1932
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Bloom Color
Medium red (mr)
Class
Cluster-flowered (incl. Floribunda & Grandiflora)
Other Details
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Flower Fragrance
Slightly Fragrant
Bloom Shape
Single
Habit
Bush
Patent Information
Non-patented
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Austin, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

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Austin, TX | April 2011 | positive

Of all the roses I have, this plant produces the most intensely red flowers. They are so red, they suck the green right out of the light....Read More

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