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Elveshörn
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shrub · 1985

Elveshörn

Rosa 'Elveshörn'

W. Kordes' Söhne✦ slight fragrance

3 to 5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

Small

Bloom habit

Small clusters in a corymb-like fashion.

Petal count

Semi-double (9-16 petals)

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Mild, light floral scent.

Color Description

Bright cherry-red to deep pink.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 5 feet

Spread

3 to 4 feet

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile, humus-rich soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, especially during dry spells; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the shrub as desired.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to black spot or powdery mildew in humid climates.

🧬 Pedigree

The Fairy x Seedling

🏆 Awards & Recognition

ADR 1984

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