The Sunrose Red Rose Shrub is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that grows in zones 5-9. It reaches a size of 2-3 feet and produces vibrant red blooms. Grown in full sun, it's perfect for low-maintenance gardens.
Sunrose Red Rose
Sunrose Red Rose (Aptenia cordifolia 'Sunrose Red') is a succulent plant that is known for its bright red flowers and its ability to thrive in a variety of growing conditions. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to add a touch of color and texture to any landscape.
Sunrose Red Rose typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches and a width of 12-18 inches. It has a trailing habit and fleshy, heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are produced in abundance in the spring and summer and are about 1 inch in diameter. They have five petals and a prominent central stamen column.
Sunrose Red Rose is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Water Sunrose Red Rose regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Sunrose Red Rose is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a ground cover, in rock gardens, or in hanging baskets. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. Sunrose Red Rose can also be used to create borders and edgings.
Here are some additional tips for growing Sunrose Red Rose:
- Prune Sunrose Red Rose in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage new growth.
- Protect Sunrose Red Rose from frost damage. If you live in a cold climate, you may need to bring your plant indoors during the winter.
With proper care, Sunrose Red Rose can thrive for many years to come and add a touch of color and texture to your landscape.
Here are some specific examples of how Sunrose Red Rose can be used in the landscape:
- As a ground cover,Sunrose Red Rose can be used to create a colorful and low-maintenance carpet of flowers. It is a good choice for planting in slopes or areas where other plants may have difficulty growing.
- Sunrose Red Rose can also be planted in rock gardens.Its cascading habit and bright red flowers will add interest and color to any rock garden.
- Sunrose Red Rose is also a good choice for growing in hanging baskets.Its trailing habit will create a cascading waterfall of flowers.
- Sunrose Red Rose can also be planted in containers.This makes it a versatile option for patios, decks, and balconies.
- Sunrose Red Rose can also be used to create borders and edgings.Its low-growing habit and bright red flowers will make a beautiful and eye-catching border.
No matter how you choose to use it, Sunrose Red Rose is a beautiful and versatile plant that will add a touch of color and texture to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
