Silicon Valley Diamond rose
Rosa 'Silicon Valley Diamond'
Gold Medal - Shrub
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Sizeup to 20 inches tall
- Habit
- Compact
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Foliage color
- Light green
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Silicon Valley Diamond' rose (Rosa 'Silicon Valley Diamond') is a shrub for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and loamy or clay soil. It stays compact and bears fragrant, light pink blooms in late spring, summer, and early autumn. Bees visit the flowers. Alain A. Meilland bred it in 2011.
Pairs well with Munstead lavender, Star Gazer lily, and Greig's tulip.