It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. This species is not originally from North America, and parts of it are known to be toxic to humans and animals, so care should be exercised in planting it around children and pets.ĭesert Rose makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water.
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This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Rock/Alpine Gardens, General Garden Use, Container Plantingĭesert Rose will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration ĭesert Rose is recommended for the following landscape applications This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Landscape Attributesĭesert Rose is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. The smooth gray bark and brown branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The glossy narrow leaves remain green throughout the winter. Desert Rose features showy clusters of red trumpet-shaped flowers with pink overtones and white centers at the ends of the branches from early spring to early summer.
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