The Cherokee rose typically starts flowering in late April or early May.
Cherokee rose
Rosa laevigata
Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata) is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It usually grows to between six and nine feet tall when mature, with an upright and bushy growth habit. Its glossy green leaves can be up to four and a half inches long, and its white flowers can have up to five petals and a diameter of two inches. The flowers have a mild, sweet fragrance and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The Cherokee Rose's bright red berries are also edible for humans.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
When caring for a Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata), it is important to provide the right amount of water at the right times. For newly planted roses, a deep watering once every 5-7 days is preferred. This drowning method of watering encourages the roots to grow deeply into the soil, resulting in a healthier and more drought-tolerant plant. After the first season, newly established plants can be watered every 10-14 days during the growing season, depending on local weather conditions. In hot, dry climates, roses should be watered twice a week or more. To ensure that roses receive sufficient water, it is important to water slowly and deeply. When watering, aim for the soil and avoid wetting foliage as much as possible to prevent disease. Mature roses should be watered once a week, and the amount of water should be adjusted to the size of the plant; larger plants need more water than small ones.
sunlight
The Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata) is an evergreen shrub or climbing rose native to the southeastern United States and some parts of Asia. This species of rose needs at least 6-8 hours of direct, full sunlight per day to grow and flower optimally. Additionally, if planted in shadier spots the plant may not bloom as frequently as when placed in a sunny location. The best time for the rose to absorb sunlight is at its peak, which is normally between 10 am and 4 pm. It should be noted that although the rose can tolerate short periods of shade, it is not completely shade tolerant and may not receive enough sunlight if planted in highly shaded spots.
pruning
When pruning Cherokee roses (Rosa laevigata), it is best to do so in the late fall upon the completion of flowering. Pruning should be minimal, typically involving only light trimming of dead or damaged branches to maintain an overall shape. This rose bush should not be pruned heavily, as it tends to produce fewer flowers in subsequent years when too much is removed. In addition, it is important to remove any diseased or weakened branches in order to promote new, healthy growth.
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Starts Flowering
