Wayside Gardens Rosa
Best cold-hardy shrub for gardeners seeking historic charm and winter interest.
This historic shrub offers a spectacular, high-impact flush of pure yellow blooms that define the early summer garden. You trade a long-lasting flowering season for a singular, intense display and exceptional winter hardiness that keeps the plant thriving long after the petals fall.
$49.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, high-impact color for their landscape
- Northern growers needing reliable, cold-hardy shrub varieties
- Heritage rose collectors valuing historical significance and unique fragrance
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting continuous blooms throughout the entire growing season
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding intensive disease management and fungicide use
- Small-space gardeners lacking room for large, sprawling, thorny shrubs
Performance breakdown
Cold Hardiness
Exceptional resilience allows this variety to thrive in harsh northern climates.
Seasonal Interest
Winter rose hips provide essential structure and food for local birds.
Bloom Density
Produces a spectacular, concentrated flush of color during the spring season.
Landscape Versatility
Spreading habit makes it a natural fit for hedges and borders.
Maintenance Ease
Vigorous growth requires moderate care to maintain a tidy, healthy shape.
Heritage Appeal
A classic 1837 heirloom variety that brings authentic history to gardens.
Key Specs
SKU
28842
Genus
Rosa
Species
Foetida
Item Form
Bareroot Grafted
Bloom Color
Dark Yellow
Foliage Color
Glossy Medium Green
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
State Shipping Restrictions
GU, PR, VI
Mature Height
7 feet
Mature Spread
5 feet
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