Rosa 'Captain Samuel Holland'

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Captain Samuel Holland Shrub Rose

From late May through frost, the cherry red roses of 'Captain Samuel Holland' appear in bright clusters on canes up to 8 feet long . It's one of the Canadian Explorer series of roses, and a rugosa. Which is to say, this is not a rose that needs pampering. It's hardy to zone 3, drought tolerant once established, and highly disease-resistant. In fact, it doesn't even like chemical sprays. 

It does need full sun, and it's happier with evenly moist soil, especially in the first few years. You can use it as a hedge, train it to a trellis, or if your yard includes a slope or rocky embankment, you can let 'Captain Samuel Holland' drape over it.  Any way you choose to use it, it'll be a show stopper. 

Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Horizontal
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Red
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9