This disease-resistant rose shrugs off humidity and grows taller the more shelter it is given.
Butterfly rose (RosaMutabilis) is an old garden heirloom shrub that is a delightful addition to any landscape.
This repeat flowering heirloom can be treated more like a decorative shrub than a traditional rosebush.
Grow it inUSDA Zones6-9 in well-draining soil.
This arching shrub is at its best in full sun when covering a wall or tall fence.
Its splayed, wrinkled petals flit in a soft breeze.
It is also eye-catching as an informal hedge or in a cottage garden.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the plants nursery container and the same depth.
If the soil is poor or doesnt drain well, amend it with compost or other organic matter.
When planting as a hedge, space these shrubs 8 feet apart.
Butterfly Rose Care Tips
The butterfly rose is a low-maintenance shrub when given the care it prefers.
After this shrub is establishedwhich may take two to three yearsit needs watering only every couple of weeks.
Water at the base; watering from above encouragesleaf diseases.
In the coldest of these conditions, the shrub can benefit from a thickmulch layer.
The plant can be pruned in late winter to control the shape or height of the plant.
Deadheadingisnt necessary to keep the shrub blooming, but it will encourage more prolific flowering.
If deadheading doesnt occur, orange hips eventually form.
It may occasionally exhibit black spotespecially in humid climateswhich doesnt substantially affect the shrub; remove the affected leaves.
How to Propagate Butterfly Rose
Butterfly rose can be propagated withstem cuttings.
Take 6-inch softwood cuttings in spring when the shrub starts to bloom.
Place it in a warm area out of direct sunlight.
If they have, remove the tent and move the cutting into an area of bright indirect light.
If not, replace the tent and wait a few more weeks before testing again.
Butterfly Rose Companion Plants
The bottom part of butterfly rose shrubs can look a bit bare.
This plant grows 13 feet tall and enjoys the same growing requirements as butterfly rose shrubs.
They grow 12 to 18 inches tall and enjoy the same growing requirements as butterfly rose shrubs.
These perennials bloom from spring to midsummer; some varieties bloom into fall.
This plant grows to 2 feet tall.
Deer are known to frequently nibble on this plant.
