Rosa 'Rosy Cushion'
(Rose 'Rosy Cushion')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Hybrid Parents - A seedling of Rosa 'Yesterday'
Origin - Bred in the Netherlands
Discovered By - Bred by Interplant Roses
Year of Introduction - 1979
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1m
Width - up to 1.5m
Location - The House Border
Description: A ground cover or Shrub rose with a bushy, spreading habit. Glossy mid to dark green, pinnate leaves have Elliptic to oval leaflets with toothed margins. Single, saucer-shaped flowers open bright rosy-pink with white centres and fade to pale pink and white with age. At the centre of each Bloom is a showy cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are produced in clusters, continuously, from early summer into late autumn.
The correct botanical name for this rose is R. 'Interall', 'Rosy Cushion' is a trademark name or preferred selling name.
Flower:
Single (sometimes lightly semi-double), saucer-shaped flowers open bright rosy-pink with white centres and fade to pale pink and white with age. At the centre of each bloom is a prominent cluster of golden yellow stamens. The flowers are produced, continuously, from June into November.
Flower colour: Pink, white
Flower shape: Single, saucer-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October, November
Foliage:
Glossy mid to dark green, pinnate leaves have Elliptic to oval leaflets with Dentate margins. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on prickly, upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with elliptic to oval leaflets
Propagation:
Grafting, cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.