Rose, 2 gal, Emily Carr

Named after the famous Canadian painter, this upright shrub covers itself in clusters of large, deep red blooms all season. Extremely disease resistant.
Canadian Artist Series - This exciting rose series was developed through cooperative efforts at the St-Jean, QC. and Morden AAFC Research Stations. These roses celebrate the great Canadian artists who created lasting works of beauty on canvas, in stalwart sculpture and through singing prose.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading
Mature Height: 1.5m (5ft.)
Mature Spread: 1m (3ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Cut Flower

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Deep red
Flowering Time: June - September
Foliage Colour: Dark green, turning golden in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring after threat of frost is gone to promote vigorous new growth. Mulch to keep roots cool.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; avoid overhead watering.
Soil: Thrives in enriched, loamy, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed before new growth begins in spring; repeat mid-season.