'Echo' is a hybrid Polyantha shrub in the rose family (Rosaceae) and is a sport of 'Tausendschoen' discovered by Ludorf in 1914. It is a compact bushy shrub growing 2-3 feet tall with a similar spread. Plant in full sun to partial shade in amended well-drained moist garden soil. Prune in late winter to remove dead or diseased canes. The light pink to salmon-pink semi-double flowers fade to near white, have a mild fragrance and are 2-3 inches across. They bloom in clusters continually throughout the season. The canes are nearly prickle-free. Use this shrub in the border, in groups, in the cottage or English garden, as a specimen or in containers on the patio or walkways. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Susceptible to mildew. See pests of roses to the left. Deer will browse roses. 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 nicheAbelia 'Edward Goucher'Buddleja Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.'Rosa 'The Fairy'
Full plant profile
Growing Conditions
Plant type
Perennial; Rose; Shrub
Life cycle
Perennial; Woody
USDA zones
6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) | Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Soil drainage
Good Drainage | Moist
Available space
3 feet-6 feet
NC region
Coastal; Mountains; Piedmont
Mature size
Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in. | Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.