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Aspirin Rose

Rosa x hybrida 'Aspirin Rose'

The Story

Plant Bio

Rosa is a genus of woody perennial flowering shrubs celebrated for their showy, often fragrant blooms and thorny stems. These plants feature alternate, pinnately compound leaves and flowers with numerous stamens, thriving in sunny, well-drained locations.

'Aspirin Rose' is a compact, low-growing floribunda shrub rose that produces dense clusters of fully double, snow-white flowers that flush with a soft pink hue during cool weather. The glossy, dark green foliage provides a rich backdrop for the continuous, self-cleaning blooms from spring until the first frost.

Uses & Benefits:

Produces a continuous display of double white flowers that flush pink in cool weather, set against dense, glossy green foliage.

Functions as an effective, low-maintenance groundcover or low hedge with high natural disease resistance.

Attracts bees and generalist insect pollinators seeking pollen throughout the long blooming season.

Garden hybrid

Bred from more than one wild species, so it has no species page of its own.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

36"

Width

36"

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Medium

Humidity

Medium

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Europe

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Bloom period

Spring – Fall

In flower about 9 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a planting site that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily and has rich, well-draining loam.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and mix organic compost into the backfill soil.
Set the plant so the graft union sits slightly below the soil level in colder zones, then backfill and water deeply.
Apply a three-inch layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the main stems to prevent rot.

Pro Tip

Avoid aggressively shearing this rose down to bare, old wood, which severely delays recovery and ruins its natural cascading habit. Prune lightly in late winter to establish a sturdy framework, allowing the dense stems to spread naturally.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Water deeply at the base of the plant to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first major bloom flush.
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and maintain a bushy shape.

Don't

Do not use overhead sprinklers, as wet foliage increases the risk of black spot and powdery mildew.
Do not shear the plant heavily into old, leafless woody bases.
Do not plant in poorly drained, soggy soils where standing water accumulates.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Pest Check
Prune
Winter Prep

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

GroundcoverMixed BordersMass PlantingsLow HedgesCottage Gardens

Companion Plants

Salvia Lavandula Nepeta Geranium

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Aspirin Rose questions

What zones can Aspirin Rose grow in?

Aspirin Rose is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Aspirin Rose deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Aspirin Rose, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Aspirin Rose bloom?

Aspirin Rose typically blooms in spring through fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Aspirin Rose need full sun?

Aspirin Rose does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Aspirin Rose drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Aspirin Rose handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.