The Simplicity Hedge Rose group is in the rose family (Rosaceae) and was introduced in 1979 by Jackson Perkins breeder Bill Warriner. They were created to produce rose shrubs that are more disease-resistant and hold up to heat and humidity. These shrubs are densely branched and reach 3-5 feet in height and 3 feet wide. They need moist, well-drained, average to loamy soil and full sun for the best blooming. They can be planted densely to form a hedge. Pruning requirements are minimal, removing any old, dead, diseased or crossed canes. They can be pruned to maintain their size. In zone 6, winter protection is required. The semi-double to double blooms come in various colors and bloom heaviest in the spring to early summer. They continue to bloom in flushes through fall. The light to dark green foliage stays attractive through the growing season. Use these roses as a hedge, a specimen or in groups. They will also tolerate growing in large containers on your patio. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: While these shrubs are more resistant to insects and diseases than many roses, they can still have problems, especially if unhappy. See potential pests listed to the left. VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers," a plant identification course developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens. More information on Rosa .
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nicheRosa Explorer GroupRosa 'Madame Hardy'Rosa St. Patrick™ 'WEKamanda'