Rosa lucieae
Rosa lucieae
Memorial rose
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Common Names
Memorial roseCherokee roseWichurana rose
Context
nativeRegion
East Asia (Japan, Korea, eastern China).
usdaZones
6–9.
companionPlants
Clematis, Lavender, Salvia, Nepeta
culturalUses
Used ornamentally for groundcover and erosion control; rootstock for grafting cultivated roses.
Care
Care Requirements
LightFull sun to partial shade.
WateringModerate; water deeply when the top soil dries out.
SoilWell-drained, fertile loam; tolerates a range of soils.
FertilizerBalanced fertilizer in early spring and after first flowering flush.
HumidityAverage humidity; avoid prolonged wet leaves to reduce disease risk.
TemperatureHardy; tolerates occasional frosts, best in temperate climates.
Growth & Life Cycle
HabitDeciduous, vigorous, trailing or scrambling shrub (groundcover rose).
Mature Size2–5 m long canes when unsupported.
Growth RateFast-growing.
BloomingSmall, white, single flowers in late spring to early summer.
DormancyDormant in winter; leafless until new spring growth.
Propagation
MethodsSemi-ripe cuttings, Layering, Seeds
DifficultyEasy to moderate; cuttings and layering are most reliable.
Best SeasonLate summer to early autumn for cuttings.
Maintenance & Notes
PruningPrune after flowering to shape and control spread; remove old or weak canes.
RepottingRarely needed unless grown in containers; can be transplanted in late winter/early spring.
Pests & DiseasesSusceptible to aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew; generally robust if air circulation is good.
ToxicityNon-toxic, but sharp thorns can injure pets and people.
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