- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
- Mature Spread 3 - 4 Feet
- Growing Zones 5-9
Always wanted a carefree rose for your garden with style, grace, and a regal name? Well, we have a fantastic choice for you. The Red Empress rose with its captivating color, impressive form and old rose fragrance is a must have for the perennial border.
Low maintenance and resistance to the fungal diseases that plague other roses are just a few of the attributes that set it apart from the others. A no need to deadhead shrub rose with excellent genetics to help it power through any diseases that come its way. With gorgeous crimson flowers from spring to fall contrasted against dark green foliage you won’t be disappointed in this rose.
Red Empress Rose Care
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in an area where it will receive full sun for maximum flower production. A garden border, mixed perennial bed or in a pot on the front porch would all be ideal locations for this beauty. Once the rose is established an application of a slow release fertilizer would be beneficial as roses are typically heavy feeders. Water well until established and prune in late winter for best results.
Red Empress Rose Spacing
With a mature height and width of 3 to 4 feet this rose should be given plenty of room to grow. A row or hedge of this rose will need at least a few feet between each plant to allow for maximum air circulation and maintenance. Site where you can enjoy the magnificent crimson red flowers and intoxicating fragrance.
Brindabella Roses® Red Empress Rose Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
Plant Type: Bushes |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet |
Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Red |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Deciduous |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Disease |
Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
Brand: |
Common Name: Brindabella Roses® Red Empress Rose |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: ROSA BRINDABELLA `RED EMPRESS` |
- SKU:
- 1231012683-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.