Perle d’Or (Small Shrub Rose)

perle dor in bloom
Name: Perle d’Or
Height: 3-6′
Width/Spread: 3-4′
Light: Sun
Evergreen/Deciduous: SE
Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost
Color/Feature: Buds open to a peach color in the center surrounded by silky white margins.
EarthKindTM: Polyantha
Maintenance: Prune back by 1/3 in late winter; remove spent blooms to encourage repeat blooms.
Botanical Name

& Comments:

Rosa ‘Perle d’Or’
Introduced in 1884. Double blossoms are very fragrant and pom-pom shaped. Named 2007 “EarthKind™ Rose of the
Year”. Good choice for planting in a large container for patio or deck. Canes are almost thornless.

 

Learn about other water-wise roses for Lubbock County, courtesy of Lubbock Master Gardener Association.