Redleaf rose (Rosa glauca, Hist. & Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. Toulouse 3: 326 (1788))

Family: Rosaceae

Author: Pourr.

Bibliography: Hist. & Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. Toulouse 3: 326 (1788)

Year: 1788

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Rosa

Vegetable: False

Observations: C. & S. Europe to European Russia

Description

Redleaf Rose: Rosa glauca

The Redleaf rose, scientifically known as Rosa glauca, is a captivating species within the Rosaceae family. Authored by Pourret in 1788, this species has established itself as a remarkable ornamental plant, appreciated for its distinctive foliage and charming flowers.

Description and Habitat
Native to Central and Southern Europe, extending its reach to European Russia, the Redleaf rose flourishes across various landscapes. Its natural adaptability allows it to thrive in a range of environmental conditions, from the verdant plains of central Europe to the colder regions of European Russia. This versatility makes it a favored choice among horticulturists and gardeners.

Aesthetic and Morphological Features
One of the most striking features of Rosa glauca is its foliage. The leaves of the Redleaf rose exhibit a unique bluish-green hue, which provides a stunning contrast to the more conventional green leaves of other rose species. In autumn, these leaves often take on a reddish tint, further enhancing the plant’s visual appeal.

The flowers of the Redleaf rose are equally enchanting. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the blossoms are typically pink, with a delicate structure that evokes a sense of grace and elegance. These flowers are moderately sized and can add a splash of color to any garden or landscape.

Cultural and Horticultural Value
Rosa glauca is not just prized for its beauty. Its hardiness and ease of care make it a highly desirable addition to gardens. The plant is relatively low-maintenance, resistant to common rose ailments such as black spot and mildew. Its resilience also means it can withstand colder climates, which broadens its cultivability across geographic regions.

Historically, this rose has been mentioned in various horticultural texts, underscoring its long-standing popularity and significance. The reference to “Hist. & Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. Toulouse” from 1788 highlights its enduring presence in botanical literature.

Propagation and Growth
The Redleaf rose can be propagated through semi-hardwood cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of pH levels. Full sun exposure is ideal for optimal growth, although it can also manage in partial shade. Regular watering during dry spells will ensure healthy foliage and abundant blooms.

Conservation and Sustainability
Given its robust nature, Rosa glauca does not currently face significant threats. However, as with all plant species, maintaining biodiversity and practicing sustainable horticultural methods are crucial. Cultivating a variety of plants, including the Redleaf rose, contributes to ecological balance and the preservation of our natural heritage.

Conclusion
Rosa glauca, with its unique foliage and charming blossoms, stands out as a versatile and resilient member of the Rosaceae family. Its ability to adapt across different regions and its aesthetic qualities make it an invaluable plant for both seasoned horticulturists and amateur gardeners alike. Whether in a formal garden or a natural landscape, the Redleaf rose promises to add beauty and interest wherever it is planted.

Common Names

Dan: kobber-rose
Eng: redleaf rose, glaucous rose, red-leaved rose
Deu: rotblättrige rose, bereifte rose
Swe: daggros, punalehtiruusu
Nob: doggrose
Nno: doggrose
Fin: punalehtiruusu
Fra: rosier glauque, rosier à feuilles rouges, églantier glauque, églantier à feuilles rougeâtres
Nld: bergroos, roodbladige roos
En: Redleaf Rose, Glaucous rose, Red-leaved rose
Da: Kobber-rose
Nl: Bergroos, Roodbladige roos
Fi: Punalehtiruusu
Fr: Rosier glauque, Rosier à feuilles rouges, Églantier glauque, Églantier à feuilles rougeâtres
De: Bereifte Rose, Rotblättrige Rose
Nb: Doggrose
Nn: Doggrose
Sv: Daggros, Punalehtiruusu

Synonyms

• Rosa rubrifolia var. latifolia (Christ)
• Rosa glauca var. jauringii (K.Richt. ex Hayek)
• Rosa glauca var. faucium (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca var. subnitidiformis (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. adenophora (R.Keller)
• Rosa reuteri f. doleritica (Christ)
• Rosa glauca f. versifolia ((Godet ex Christ) R.Keller)
• Rosa vicinalis var. discrescens (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. berniciensis (Blackburn)
• Rosa glauca var. ungulata (Schnetz)
• Rosa glauca f. atrichostylis (Borbás)
• Rosa glauca f. schwertschlageri (Schnetz)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. glaucescens ((Wulfen) R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. largidentata (Schnetz)
• Rosa glauca var. hirtella (Scheutz ex Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. detruncata (Matsson)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. redoutea (Ser.)
• Rosa glauca f. longifolia (Holzfuss)
• Rosa glauca var. pubescens (Boullu)
• Rosa glauca var. diversiglandulosa (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. norimbergensis (Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa rubrifolia subvar. macrophylla ((Ser.) Rouy & E.G.Camus)
• Rosa glauca f. traversii (P.Rossi & R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. aspersa (Schnetz)
• Rosa glauca var. sanktnikolai (E.Schenk)
• Rosa glauca f. conferta (Matsson ex Almq.)
• Rosa livida (Host)
• Rosa glauca f. wahlenbergii (Matsson ex Almq.)
• Rosa ferruginea var. carniolica (J.B.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. alcimonensis (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. senticosiformis (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
• Rosa afzeliana var. glandulifera ((R.Keller) R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. rubens (Gabr. ex Matsson)
• Rosa glauca f. mattirolii (P.Rossi & R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. prosadenophora (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca var. rohlenae (Klášt.)
• Rosa glauca f. josephi (J.B.Keller & Wiesb.)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. livida ((Host) W.D.J.Koch)
• Rosa glauca var. decurtata (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glabrata (Vest ex Tratt.)
• Rosa glauca var. subrubelliflora (Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca f. seemeniana (Schalow)
• Rosa glauca f. acutiformis ((Heinr.Braun) Schwertschl.)
• Rosa reuteri f. versifolia (Godet ex Christ)
• Rosa vosagiaca var. hispidocaballicensis ((R.Keller) Prodán)
• Rosa glauca f. bernardensis (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. uniserrata (R.Keller)
• Rosa × collina var. laevigata (Winslow)
• Rosa glauca f. fenarolii (P.Rossi & R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. leioclada (P.Rossi & R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. hispida (R.Keller)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. gutensteinensis ((J.Jacq.) R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. diacantha (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca var. macracantha (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. pusilla (Christ)
• Rosa afzeliana var. pseudohaberiana ((R.Keller) Wolley-Dod)
• Rosa glauca var. doleritica ((Christ) R.Keller)
• Rosa reuteri var. mitigata (Scheutz)
• Rosa glauca var. subvirens (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. wartmannii (R.Keller)
• Rosa ferruginea f. carniolica ((J.B.Keller) Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca var. conferta (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca f. rubicata (Schnetz)
• Rosa glauca var. glandulifera (R.Keller)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. rubrifolia (Vill. ex Thory)
• Rosa glauca var. juguenazensis (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca subvar. mitigata ((Scheutz) R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. pseudocomplicata (Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa coriifolia var. bellevallis ((Puget ex Déségl.) R.Keller)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. kelleri (Crép.)
• Rosa glauca var. adenosepala (Focke)
• Rosa glauca f. separata (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca var. subsempervirens (Borbás)
• Rosa glauca var. atroviridis ((Borbás) Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca subvar. commutata ((Ravaud ex Crép.) R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. acharii ((Billb.) Crép.)
• Rosa glauca var. subelata (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. flexuosa (E.Schenk)
• Rosa glauca f. hispida (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. macrocarpa (J.E.Zetterst. ex Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. opacifolia ((Fr.) Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. rebholzii (R.Keller)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. pseudoglauca (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. genuina (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
• Rosa glauca f. salana (Schnetz)
• Rosa glauca subsp. consternata (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca f. angustifolia (P.Rossi & R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. wippraensis (Wein)
• Rosa glauca f. superargutula (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca f. dorrii (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca var. intromissa (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. pseudohaberiana (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. glaucescens ((Wulfen) Popek)
• Rosa rubrifolia f. typica (Christ)
• Rosa ferruginea f. pubescens (R.Keller)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. laevis (Ser.)
• Rosa glauca f. perargutula (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca subvar. adenophora (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. subvenosa (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca subvar. seringei ((Christ) R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. pseudofalcata (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. colomannensis (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca var. subglauca (Sagorski)
• Rosa glauca var. decipiens (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. vallisfagorum (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca f. atroviridis (Borbás)
• Rosa afzeliana var. hirsutifolia ((Schwertschl.) Herring)
• Rosa glauca var. hispidocaballicensis (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. contracta (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca f. fornensis (R.Keller)
• Rosa gemina ((Matsson ex Almq.) Matsson)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. pubescens (W.D.J.Koch)
• Rosa glauca f. opaciformis (Matsson)
• Rosa ilseana var. pubescens (Sagorski)
• Rosa ilseana (Crép.)
• Rosa glauca f. macrocola (Schnetz)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. macrophylla (Ser.)
• Rosa glauca var. atrella (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. recedens (Scheutz ex Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. trachyphylloides (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa reuteri var. intermedia (Gren.)
• Rosa vosagiaca var. subleiostylis ((Borbás) Prodán)
• Rosa glauca var. conica (Schnetz)
• Rosa glauca var. alloeacantha (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca var. dunensis (E.Schenk)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. subinermis (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
• Rosa glauca var. jaccardii (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. grandiceps (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. cinnamoneoides (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
• Rosa ferruginea var. typica (Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca var. montanifolia (Christ)
• Rosa rubrifolia f. jurana (Gaudin)
• Rosa glauca f. hardeggensis (Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca f. killermannii (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca var. petrirossii (R.Keller)
• Rosa opaciformis ((Matsson) Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. serrata (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa rubrifolia carniolica ((J.B.Keller) R.Keller)
• Rosa ferruginea (Vill.)
• Rosa glauca var. pseudofugax (Matsson)
• Rosa wahlenbergii var. cliens (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. subinclinata (Prodán)
• Rosa afzeliana f. decurtata ((Schwertschl.) R.Keller & Gams)
• Rosa glauca var. acutifolia ((Borbás) Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca var. capillata (Ravaud ex Rouy)
• Rosa afzeliana f. faucium ((Schwertschl.) R.Keller & Gams)
• Rosa glauca f. pauperata (Schnetz)
• Rosa gutensteinensis (J.Jacq.)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. praerupticola (Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. concolor (Hartm.)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. dispersa (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
• Rosa glauca var. inserta (Matsson)
• Rosa reuteri f. sandbergeri (Christ)
• Rosa glauca f. subcomplicata (Heinr.Braun)
• Ozanonia livida ((Host) Gand.)
• Rosa ferruginea livida ((Host) J.B.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. calva (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca subvar. archetypa ((Christ) R.Keller)
• Rosa bathyphylla ((Matsson) Matsson)
• Rosa vosagiaca var. subinclinata ((Prodán) Prodán)
• Rosa glauca var. concavata (C.G.Wittberg ex Matsson)
• Rosa glauca subsp. dyringii (Matsson)
• Rosa coriifolia f. bellevallis ((Puget ex Déségl.) Christ)
• Rosa glauca var. pilinaeva (Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca subvar. rhaetica (A.Kern. ex R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. laevigata ((Winslow) Matsson)
• Rosa glauca f. heliophila (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. jurana ((Gaudin) Posp.)
• Rosa glauca var. setifera (E.Schenk)
• Rosa glauca var. affinis (R.Keller)
• Rosa wahlenbergii ((Matsson ex Almq.) Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. commutata ((Scheutz) Matsson)
• Rosa glauca f. subleiostylis (Borbás)
• Rosa glauca f. acutifolia (Borbás)
• Rosa rubrifolia (Vill.)
• Rosa glauca subvar. macrophylla (Favrat ex R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. fulvispina (Hayek)
• Rosa glauca var. intercalata (R.Keller)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. gaillardii (Crép.)
• Rosa glauca f. sanctmichaelis (Schnetz)
• Rosa glauca var. subdetruncata (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. abrezolii (Burnat)
• Rosa ferruginea f. livida ((Host) Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca var. contracomplicata (Schnetz)
• Rosa glauca f. subargutula (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca f. echinata (Schnetz)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. typica (Posp.)
• Rosa glauca var. rigida ((Heinr.Braun ex A.Kern.) Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca var. fallax (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca subsp. hibernica ((Sm.) Nyman)
• Rosa glauca f. laevis ((Ser.) R.Keller)
• Rosa majalis var. rubrifolia ((Vill. ex Thory) Wallr.)
• Rosa glauca var. bellevallis ((Puget ex Déségl.) Crép.)
• Rosa glauca var. slawodolica (Kmet ex R.Keller)
• Rosa lurida (Andrews)
• Rosa glauca subvar. crepiniana ((Déségl. ex Baker) R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca subvar. acutiformis ((Heinr.Braun) R.Keller)
• Rosa afzeliana var. hispidocaballicensis ((R.Keller) Herring)
• Rosa glauca var. submicrocarpa (Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa reuteri f. seringei (Christ)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. hispidula (Ser.)
• Rosa contracta ((Matsson) Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. delphinensis (Ravaud ex Rouy)
• Rosa glauca var. nitida (Fr. ex Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. gabrielssonii (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. puberula (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. intermedia ((Gren.) Hayek)
• Rosa gemina subsp. geminella (Almq. & Jebe)
• Rosa reuteri f. archetypa (Christ)
• Rosa glauca var. caninaeformis (Klášt.)
• Rosa glauca var. armifera (Schnetz)
• Rosa glauca subvar. sandbergeri ((Christ) R.Keller)
• Rosa ferruginea subsp. glabrata ((Vest ex Tratt.) Nyman)
• Rosa glauca var. concomitans (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca subvar. burseri (Heinr.Braun ex R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. subbiserrata (R.Keller)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. cinnamomeoides (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
• Rosa rubicunda (Haller f.)
• Rosa pauciflora (Opiz)
• Rosa glauca var. elata (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca subsp. vicinalis (Matsson ex Almq.)
• Rosa glauca var. placida (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca subvar. rigida ((Heinr.Braun ex A.Kern.) R.Keller)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. abrezolii (Burnat)
• Rosa glauca var. hirsutifolia (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa glauca f. mecocarpa (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. inermis (Ser.)
• Rosa glauca subsp. farinulosa (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. veridica (Schwertschl.)
• Rosa vicinalis ((Matsson ex Almq.) Matsson)
• Rosa glauca f. ugolinii (P.Rossi & R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. bathyphylla (Matsson ex Almq.)
• Rosa glauca var. acutiformis (Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca var. subnitida (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. satura (Matsson ex Almq.)
• Rosa glauca var. cornazii (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca f. lagenoides (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. longepedunculata (R.Keller)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. pinnatifida (Ser.)
• Rosa glauca var. nitidiformis (Matsson)
• Rosa rubrifolia f. diminuta (Schmidely)
• Rosa glauca var. intermedia ((Gren.) Hayek)
• Rosa glauca var. gemina (Matsson ex Almq.)
• Rosa glauca var. campigliensis (R.Keller)
• Rosa glauca var. sandbergeri ((Christ) Schwertschl.)
• Rosa ferruginea var. glaucescens ((Wulfen) Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca subsp. argutula (Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. brizii (P.Rossi & R.Keller)
• Rosa afzeliana var. berniciensis ((Blackburn) Wolley-Dod)
• Rosa glauca var. concolor ((Hartm.) Matsson)
• Rosa glauca var. rossiana (R.Keller)
• Rosa acutiformis ((Heinr.Braun) Heinr.Braun)
• Rosa glauca subsp. euglauca (E.W.Christ.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Corse (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Italy (native)
• Romania (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Baltic States (introduced)
• Belarus (introduced)
• Belgium (introduced)
• Colorado (introduced)
• Finland (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Maine (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Minnesota (introduced)
• Netherlands (introduced)
• New Brunswick (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Newfoundland (introduced)
• North European Russi (introduced)
• Northwest European R (introduced)
• Norway (introduced)
• Nova Scotia (introduced)
• Poland (introduced)
• Québec (introduced)
• South Carolina (introduced)
• Sweden (introduced)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3003709)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:732629-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Rosa glauca Pourr.)

Specifications

Growth