Deciduous Shrub – Rose ‘Brick House Orange’

Rose ‘Brick House Orange’ 

Botanical name: rosa ‘meisobuko’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-11 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 2-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: orange/red 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early during dormancy to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the late spring/early summer 

Landscape use: patios, container garden, mixed bed accent 

Special features: fragrant blooms, disease resistant, repeat bloomer 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: summer, spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: salvia, catmint, lavender, coreopsis 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no