Europeana Rose

The Europeana rose is a really prolific growing rose.  If you like deep red blooms, and lots of ‘em, it’s a good choice.

It a breed from the Dutch that was introduced in 1963.  I’m not sure exactly where the name comes from, but it is from Europe so that’s probably it.  Its mostly listed as a floribunda but I’ve also seen it as a grandiflora.

It has a nice dark, deep, almost crimson color to it.  The blooms can be very numerous, and very large to boot, so much so that it can seem to drown out the nice green foliage.  This is one that you may need to deadhead a little more frequently than some other breeds out there.  This will get the re-bloom process going.  It’s a smaller shrub so it can work along a path where you want to add a lot of color.  It has a muted fragrance that is nice but definitely not as noteworthy as the blooms.

Its also good in hotter environments and climates.  Even drier seasons such as down in Texas will still see it bloom.  Keep it watered though.  While it does do well in the heat, it can be weak against pests and diseases.  Some gardeners have reported that it does have some issues with mildew, especially in the Pacific Northwest.  Try to avoid the standing moisture on it.  That’s also where the deadheading can help get air circulation going.  There’s sometimes so many blooms that it can tend to leave interior leaves hidden!  This can cause moisture to rest on the leaves, leaving a breeding ground for mildew.  You can use a diluted sulfur solution spray as one measure of protection.  Some other gardeners recommend a hard pruning as a way to combat it.   Watch the crossing canes as that is how it can spread.