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This is a garden hybrid, bred from more than one wild species, so it has no single species page of its own.

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Silas Marner English Rose

Rosa x hybrida 'Silas Marner'

The Story

Plant Bio

The genus Rosa comprises deciduous woody shrubs characterized by alternate, pinnately compound leaves and stems armed with sharp prickles. Cultivated roses typically feature highly double flowers with numerous whorls of petals, bred for repeat blooming and fragrance.

'Silas Marner' is a medium-sized shrub rose distinguished by its relaxed, arching growth habit and striking red stems. The fully double, cupped blooms are a soft medium-shell pink with pale reverses, fading gently at the outer edges around a central button eye.

Uses & Benefits:

Produces highly fragrant, fully double shell-pink blooms on arching red stems from late spring through fall.

Functions well as a medium-sized informal hedge or structural border plant with good disease resistance.

Provides nectar and pollen for generalist pollinators, including native bees and honeybees.

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

48"

Width

48"

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Water

Medium

Humidity

Medium

Lifespan

Long-lived

Native To

Horticultural origin

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Bloom period

Late spring – Fall

In flower about 7 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a planting site that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily and has fertile, well-drained soil.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and mix organic compost into the backfill soil.
Plant bare-root specimens in early spring with the graft union level with or slightly below the soil surface, or transplant container-grown specimens at the same depth as their pot.
Water deeply at the base immediately after planting and maintain consistent soil moisture throughout the first growing season.

Pro Tip

Avoid shearing this cultivar into formal shapes, which ruins its natural arching habit; instead, prune in late winter by reducing the overall height by half and removing weak canes to encourage strong, blooming lateral shoots.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous repeat flowering.
Clean up and destroy fallen leaves in fall to prevent overwintering fungal spores.
Apply a balanced organic rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges.

Don't

Do not prune heavily into old, leafless wood, as this results in slow and patchy regrowth.
Do not water the foliage directly; apply water at the base of the plant to minimize disease risk.
Do not allow the soil to dry out completely during the peak blooming period.

Seasonal Care Calendar

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

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Mixed Shrub BordersCottage GardensFlowering HedgesCutting Gardens

Companion Plants

Salvia sylvestris Nepeta faassenii Lavandula angustifolia Geranium

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Silas Marner English Rose questions

What zones can Silas Marner English Rose grow in?

Silas Marner English Rose is hardy in USDA Zones 4–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Silas Marner English Rose deer resistant?

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

When does Silas Marner English Rose bloom?

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

Does Silas Marner English Rose need full sun?

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