Shrub Rose, Buck Roses Collection 'Hawkeye Belle'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Hybridized
Buck
Registered or introduced
1975
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Bloom Color
Pink blend (pb)
Class
Shrub
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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Flower Fragrance
Very Fragrant
Bloom Shape
Double
Habit
Shrub
Patent Information
Non-patented
Other Details
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Stems are very thorny
Pruning Instructions
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Champaign, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Camden, Maine

Kurten, Texas

Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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G
Camden, ME | July 2010 | positive

The only bad thing about this photogenic beauty is that it balls in wet weather. It sure stands up to Maine winters!

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J
Green Bay, WI | June 2010 | positive

Love this rose! It's tough, gorgeous and blooms prolifically, thriving in our zone4b garden with no winter protection. No pest or disease...Read More

C
Asheboro, NC | July 2009 | positive

very pretty

F
Champaign, IL (Zone 5b) | May 2009 | positive

This rose has endeared itself to me with its beauty and toughness. It dies back to close to the ground in the winters here (I don't add ...Read More

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