Vigorous, upright form, smothered in deep yellow, double blooms in spring. Shiny, deep green foliage and near-black rose hips in fall. An old fashioned favourite. Blooms form on old wood so use caution when pruning. Drought tolerant once established.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded
Mature Height: 2 – 2.5m (6 – 8ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.5 – 2m (5 – 6ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Cut Flower
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Deep yellow double blooms.
Flowering Time: July – September
Foliage Colour: Dark green
Care
General Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring after threat of frost is gone to promote vigorous new growth. Mulch to keep roots cool.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; avoid overhead watering.
Soil: Thrives in enriched, loamy, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed before new growth begins in spring; repeat mid-season.