Deciduous Shrub – Grace N’ Grit Red Shrub Rose

Grace n’ grit red shrub rose

Botanical name: rosa ‘meizygglie’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: about 5 ft in height with a spread of 4 ft 

Bloom time: summer, fall 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9 

Flower color: red

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in about 2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring, while the plant is still in dormancy, to maintain desired shape and sise 

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

Landscape use: hedge, border, accent plant, container plant 

Special features: disease resistant, heat tolerant, pet-safe 

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 an organic, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring as the plant begins to come out of dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: lavender, catmint, yarrow, hollyhock 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no