The Compass Rose rose
Rosa 'The Compass Rose'
Edland Fragrance Award
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Sizeup to 3 feet tallup to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White, near white & white blend
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'The Compass Rose' rose (Rosa 'The Compass Rose') is a shrub for borders, cottage gardens, containers, 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. Clusters of fragrant white semi-double blooms with red stamens appear from early to late summer. Bees visit the flowers. W. Kordes & Sons bred it.
Pairs well with Royal Purple smoketree, Ornamental onion, and Goat’s beard.