Caramba Rose is a low-growing shrub rose that produces an abundance of orange-red flowers that turn to bright orange from April to frost! The flowers contrast beautifully with the dark green, glossy foliage. High pest and disease resistant, and self-cleaning, this is a rose anybody can grow. Plant as a specimen, in groups, as a border, or as a hedge anywhere in the landscape that receives full sun to afternoon shade. Morning sun is a must!

Height: 2' to 2' 6" Landscape Usages: Landscape Beds, Woodland Border, Foundation, Shrub Border, Outdoor Living Areas, Median Strips, Containers / Planters, Mass Planting, Hedges, Small Groups, Focal Point Specimen, Accent, Garden Pond, Background, Entryway Colors: Red Seasons of Bloom: Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms Type: Rose, Deciduous Theme Gardens: Cottage, Perennial, Rock

Spread: 3' to 3' 6" Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Flower, Foliage Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Fast, Very Fast Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Morning Sun Foliage Color: Green Resistant To: Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Humusy, Well-Drained, Fertile, Loamy, Sandy Water Needs: Low USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Caramba Rose Feeding Instructions

Fertilizinjg your Caramba Rose should begin when the bush first leafs out. For the remainder of the growing season, fertilize after each flush of blooms. Stop fertilizing about 2 months before the first frost. Use a commercial rose food or general-purpose fertilizer applied according to manufacturer instructions. Apply fertilizer and water in well.

Caramba Rose Pruning Instructions

Pruning a Caramba is a bit more relaxed that pruning certain other types of roses. In general, Cramba Rose should be cut back to healthy wood in early spring just before new growth emerges. This ensures that the plant will have a good habit and healthy blooms throughout the season. Caramba Rose can be pruned lightly throughout the season between flushes of buds and blooms to encourage heavier repeat blooming. Discontinue pruning about a month or so before typical first frost date.

Caramba Rose Pest Instructions

When planted properly - with good drainage and full sun to morning sun with afternoon shade, Caramba Rose will seldom experience problems with pest's or diseases. In the event that you identify an insect or disease problem on your Caramba Rose, spray foliage with an insecticide containing Neem oil, or an insecticidal soap solution. If Japanese beetles are a problem in early Summer, spray foliage with Liquid Sevin (Carbryl).