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Rosaceae
Rosa 'Harison's Yellow'
Harison's Yellow Shrub Rose, Pioneer Rose, Shrub Rose, Yellow Rose of Texas
An antique cultivar that remains popular nearly 200 years following its introduction, this hybrid of Rosa foetida is cherished for its sunny late-spring blooms and its tough constitution.
The arching, spiny, brown stems of this rock-hardy, medium to large deciduous shrub are lined with bright green, compound leaves. Plants spread by suckers to form thickets. The bright yellow, saucer-shaped, semi-double flowers appear in abundance for several weeks in spring. The blooms cast a strong fruity fragrance. Showy deep red "hips" follow the flowers. Plants may rebloom in fall in mild climates.
Roses prefer full to partial sun, moderate temperatures and perfectly drained, slightly acid soil with average to good fertility. Many rose cultivars are rife with pest and disease problems. They are particularly prone to foliar fungal diseases and thus benefit from good air circulation. Fortunately, 'Harison's Yellow' is relatively disease-resistant, and is also renowned for its tolerance of cold and drought. Use this antique shrub rose in mixed borders and hedges.
9 - 1
3 - 9
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Shrub
Full Sun, Partial Sun
5'-6' / 1.5m - 1.8m
4'-6' / 1.2m - 1.8m
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Hybrid Origin
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Medium
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring
Showy
Yellow, Gold
Dark Red
Green
Brown
Yes
No
Semi-Double
Matte
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border
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