Virtually impossible to kill, this rose grows to monster proportions (6-8 feet tall) has large (4 inch) intensely fragrant blossoms that last from mid July to freeze up. The dark green leaves turn a stunning leaves turn orange-red in the fall with blood red bark and bright orange edible rose hips for winter colour and to attract birds and squirrels.

This is a moderate maintenance rose that will require regular care and upkeep. Removing the spent roses (dead-heading) before they form rose hips will ensure continued reblooming throughout the summer. Shaping the bush is best accomplished in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. but ha

The Therese Bugnet Rose will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This rose should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type. Placing the Therese rose in front of a taller dark background such as lilacs, spruce, pine or fir shelterbelt will provide contrast to the Therese Bugnet's flowers, fall leaves and rose hips. It also makes an wonderfully beautiful but completely impenetrable hedge.

Fascinating Foliage Facts

The Therese Bugnet Rose was developed in 1950 in Legal, Alberta by George Bugnet and named after his daughter.