Pink Cherokee Rose
Rosa laevigata (RO-zuh ly-vih-GAY-tah ah-NEM-oh-nee)
Pink Cherokee rose, a member of the rose family (Rosaceae), is a cultivar of the Cherokee rose ( R. laevigata ). The cultivar is a woody, broadleaf evergreen, climbing vine that has the vigor of the species but is much more open and its glossy foliage is daintier. The cultivar was bred by J. Schmidt of Erfurt, Germany, and introduced in 1887. Plant pink Cherokee in full sun to partial shade and moist soil, although the best flowering and disease resistance occurs in full sun. Water deeply and regularly. A summer application of mulch helps retain moisture. Pink Cherokee rose tolerates a wide range of soil types, even poor soil, and it is deer-resistant. Give this rose 6 to 12 feet of space to grow. Pink Cherokee has large, single, showy, mildly fragrant, pink flowers that are attractive to bees and butterflies. It flowers in spring and, unlike its parent, repeats blooming. The rose hips are edible. Plant pink Cherokee as an accent on a rock wall or other vertical space in a pollinator or cutting garden. Keep it away from high-traffic areas, as its stems are very prickly. Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems: Pink Cherokee is susceptible to Fuller rose beetles, Japanese beetles, rose chafer, rose thrips, southern red mites and twospotted mites. Disease problems include botrytis, blights, powdery mildew, leaf spots and anthracnose. VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers," a plant identification course developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens. More information on Rosa laevigata .
Source: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox ↗ NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, 49 attributes.
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