Diplolaena grandiflora – Wild Rose

Diplolaena grandiflora - Wild Rose
Diplolaena grandiflora - wild rose
Diplolaena grandiflora - Wild Rose

A Western Australian shrub, notable for the showy hanging red to orange flowers from autumn to spring. The blooms make great cut flowers. The leaves are also attractive, dark green above and furry grey underneath.
Needs good drainage and a sunny to partly shaded position. Light pruning after flowering is beneficial. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring. Short lived in humid areas. Mulch to keep the soil cool and to deter weed growth.

Family : Rutaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Diplolaena grandiflora

Common Name : Wild Rose

Height : 3

Flower Color : Red, Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden

Light : Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects