Home Run Shrub Rose

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Home Run Shrub Rose is a standout choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and performance. Known for its vibrant blooms, disease resistance, and exceptional repeat flowering, this shrub rose will be a centerpiece of your landscape. Its brilliant, bold colors and robust growth make it an excellent choice for a wide range of gardening styles, from traditional rose gardens to modern, low-maintenance landscapes.

Key Features:

• Vibrant, Eye-Catching Blooms: The Home Run Shrub Rose features striking, large blooms in a range of vibrant colors, including fiery reds, oranges, and yellows, providing a dazzling focal point in any garden.
• Repeat Bloomer: Enjoy continuous flowering throughout the growing season, from early summer to fall, ensuring your garden stays colorful and lively for months.
• Disease Resistant: This rose variety is known for its exceptional resistance to common rose diseases, including black spot, mildew, and rust, making it easier to care for and maintain.
• Low Maintenance: With its robust nature and disease resistance, the Home Run Shrub Rose requires minimal care, ideal for gardeners of all skill levels.
• Fragrant: The flowers of this rose emit a mild, sweet fragrance that enhances the sensory appeal of your garden, making it a delight to experience both visually and through scent.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Shrub Rose (Rosa spp.)
• Flower Color: Bright shades of red, orange, and yellow
• Flower Size: Medium to large blooms (2.5-3 inches in diameter)
• Bloom Time: Repeat bloomer (early summer through fall)
• Height: 3-4 feet (90-120 cm)
• Spread: 3-4 feet (90-120 cm)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Package Contains: [X] seeds

Ideal For:

• Garden Beds and Borders: Perfect for creating a colorful display in garden beds or as a striking border plant in flower gardens.
• Landscaping: The Home Run Shrub Rose is ideal for both residential and commercial landscapes, providing reliable color and appeal with minimal upkeep.
• Container Gardening: This rose variety is also well-suited for container planting, bringing vibrant blooms to patios, balconies, and terraces.
• Cut Flower Arrangements: With its long-lasting blooms, the Home Run Shrub Rose makes an excellent choice for fresh-cut floral arrangements, brightening up your home with its bold colors.

Care Instructions:

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water at the base of the plant to prevent wetting the foliage.
• Pruning: Prune the Home Run Shrub Rose in early spring to remove dead or damaged growth. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage fresh flowering and maintain a neat appearance.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-season to promote vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
• Mulching: Use mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, especially during hot summer months.