Rosa Canadian Shield® – 'Canadian Shield' Rose (49th Parallel Collection)

The Canadian Shield® rose, a pillar of the 49th Parallel Collection, proudly bears its name. Developed for the Canadian climate, it offers exceptional performance and resilience. This shrub combines the beauty of a classic rose with foolproof hardiness, blooming profusely without requiring complex care.

Characteristics

• Foliage: The plant develops very shiny, dark green deciduous foliage, which beautifully showcases the red flowers and demonstrates excellent health all season long.
• Flowering: It produces continuously and profusely, from early summer until frost, clusters of large, vivid scarlet-red flowers. Each very double flower (over 40 petals) releases a light fragrance. Furthermore, it is self-cleaning, which greatly simplifies maintenance.
• Light: It demands full sun to deliver its most spectacular bloom.
• Habit: It forms a bushy shrub with an upright, rounded habit that is dense and well-balanced.
• Growth: Slow. It reaches a height of 1.2 to 1.5 m and a spread of 1 to 1.2 m.
• Moisture: It prefers average to cool moisture conditions.
• Soil: It thrives in well-drained soil.
• Hardiness: Exceptionally hardy, it tolerates temperatures down to -40°C (Zone 3), making it a perfect choice for harsh winters.
• Watering: It requires occasional watering when the soil becomes dry, especially while getting established.
• Resistance: It possesses remarkable resistance to black spot and other common rose diseases.

Uses

• Types of Use: Extremely versatile, it integrates beautifully into beds, borders, and foundation plantings. It can be used in mass plantings for maximum impact or as a unique specimen.
• Ornamental Features: Its classic, full, and abundant red flowers ensure a constant display of colour all season long. The glossy foliage adds a touch of elegance. Its flowers are also perfect for cutting.

Care

• Fertilizing: Apply a rose fertilizer in the spring to support its generous growth and flowering.
• Pruning: Its maintenance is minimal. Simply prune it in early spring or fall to give it the desired shape. Deadheading is not necessary.
• Planting: Choose a very sunny location with good air circulation.