Rosa chinensis 'Bengal Fire', Shrub Rose poor soil One of the first native

One of the first native shrubs to bloom in our woods with pendant racemes of either male or female flowers on this dioecious plant

this one holds its upright form and its leaves look great well into fall

can entertain you for hours

Temperamental to establish but always worth a try provided it has good drainage and no summer water

traffic-stopping and weed-smothering — what's not to like

Rosa chinensis 'Bengal Fire', Shrub Rose poor soil One of the first nativeSingle red flowers (from deep crimson to cerise pink) blooming continuously from spring to frost on new wood. Average soils; vigorous; disease resistant; nearly thornless; good looking foliage. Mature size: 5 feet tall x 4 feet wide. Minimum temperature: 10 F