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Molineux Rose

Rosa 'Molineux'

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Molineux Rose (Rosa 'Molineux') at Squak Mountain Nursery

Molineux Rose flowers

Molineux Rose flowers

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Height:  3 feet

Spread:  24 inches

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  5

Group/Class:  Austin Rose

Description:

A reliable shrub rose that produces an abundance of lightly fragrant rich yellow-gold flowers throughout the season on a nice and compact plant, disease resistant; all roses need full sun and well-drained soil

Ornamental Features

Molineux Rose is draped in stunning lightly-scented yellow flowers with gold overtones at the ends of the branches from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The oval compound leaves turn yellow in fall.

Landscape Attributes

Molineux Rose is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

  • Spiny

Molineux Rose is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Hedges/Screening
  • General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Molineux Rose will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.

 
 
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