Surrey Rose Rosa Surrey = 'Korlanum' (GC)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Hard-care

ABOUT

Rosa Surrey, commonly known as the Surrey rose, is an ornamental plant that presents a stunning visual display when in bloom. The plant boasts lush, dark green foliage that provides a striking backdrop to its flowers. The leaves are typically glossy with a leathery texture, contributing to the plant's robust appearance. The flowers of the Surrey rose are a sight to behold, with a classic form that is both elegant and charming. The blooms present a delicate pink color that can range from soft, pastel shades to a more pronounced, vibrant pink. Each flower is composed of numerous petals that are densely packed, creating a full and rounded look that is characteristic of many rose varieties. The petals have a velvety softness to touch, and as they open, they sometimes reveal a hint of a lighter or deeper hue towards the center. The Surrey rose flowers exude a delightful fragrance that is typical of roses, capturing the essence of a traditional rose garden. Their scent adds an additional layer of allure, making them attractive not only to the admirers who grow them but also to various pollinators that visit the garden. While the blooms are the main attraction, the Surrey rose also produces ornamental hips (fruit) that can add interest to the plant outside of the flowering season. These hips may vary in color but often have a reddish to orange hue, complementing the overall color scheme of the rose plant and offering a contrast against the greenery. The Surrey rose is valued for its classic beauty and is a popular choice for gardens where an air of timeless elegance is desired. It fits well in various landscape designs, including formal gardens, cottage-style plantings, or as a feature plant in mixed borders, where its exquisite blooms can be appreciated up close.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Rosaceae
- Synonyms
  Surrey Rose
- Common names
  Rosa 'Korlanum'.
Toxicity
- To humans
  The most common common name for Rosa Surrey 'Korlanum' (GC) is a garden rose. Garden roses are not considered toxic to humans. They do not contain substances known to cause serious poisoning when ingested. However, it is important to mention that roses have thorns that can cause physical injury if handled improperly, but this is unrelated to toxicity.
- To pets
  The garden rose is also known for being non-toxic to pets. Pets that chew or ingest rose petals, leaves or stems are unlikely to suffer from serious poisoning. However, thorns can cause physical injury and, in some instances, gastrointestinal upset might occur if a pet ingests a large quantity of rose material, though this is due to the physical nature of the plant matter rather than its chemical composition.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Pink
- Height
  2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters)
- Spread
  2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters)
- Plant type
  Shrub
- Hardiness zones
  5
- Native area
  Cultivar

Benefits

General Benefits
- Aesthetic Appeal: Adds beauty to gardens with its vibrant blooms and greenery.
- Landscape Enhancement: Can be used as a focal point or to create borders and hedges in landscaping designs.
- Habitat for Wildlife: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, supporting local ecosystems.
- Fragrance: The flowers can emit a pleasant scent that can enhance the sensory experience of a garden.
- Year-Round Interest: Provides structure and interest throughout the seasons, even when not in bloom.
- Variety and Versatility: Available in different forms (e.g., shrubs, climbers), allowing for diverse garden designs.
- Cultural Significance: Roses have a long history of symbolism and are often associated with love and appreciation.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Culinary Garnish: Petals of the rose can be used to add a splash of color and subtle flavor to salads or desserts.
- Natural Fabric Dye: The petals of the rose can be boiled to produce a natural dye for fabrics, offering shades of pink to light red.
- Botanical Art: Dried or pressed roses can be used to create beautiful and romantic pieces of art in frames or as part of craft projects.
- Floral Waters: Rose petals can be steeped in water to create floral waters which can then be used as scented sprays for linens or as a freshening room spray.
- Bath Additive: Dried petals can be added to bath water for a fragrant and luxurious bathing experience.
- Bookmark Embellishment: Pressed roses can be laminated and used as delicate bookmarks.
- Fragrance Sachets: Dried petals placed in small pouches can serve as natural fragrance sachets for drawers and closets.
- Natural Potpourri: Combined with other dried flowers and spices, rose petals can contribute to homemade potpourri mixtures.
- Holiday Decorations: Roses can be used to make festive wreaths or table centerpieces for special occasions.
- Plant Pigment for Paints: Petals can be crushed to extract their pigments which can then be used as a natural paint for artistic creations.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The Shrub Rose, which is the common name for Rosa Surrey, can be used in Feng Shui by planting them in the garden to invite positive energy, enhance beauty and promote a sense of balance. They may represent love and romance when placed in the southwest corner of the garden or inside the home.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Shrub Rose is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Love: As with many roses, the Rosa 'Korlanum' is often associated with love and romance, symbolizing deep affection and emotional connection.
- Beauty: The exquisite form and color of the Rosa 'Korlanum' rose embody beauty and grace, making it a symbol of physical and inner beauty.
- Passion: The intense coloration of the petals can represent passionate feelings, suggesting a deep and fervent emotional state.
- Mystery: The unique qualities of the Rosa 'Korlanum' might symbolize mystery and intrigue, hinting at hidden depths or secrets to be uncovered.
- Honor: Giving someone this rose may signify respect and admiration, thus symbolizing honor and esteem.
- Devotion: Because roses are often associated with enduring relationships, they can symbolize unwavering devotion to a loved one.

💧

Every 2-5 days

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 2-3 years

Repotting

🌱️

Spring to Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
For the Rosa 'Surrey', commonly known as Groundcover Rose, it's important to maintain consistent moisture without over-watering. Water the plant deeply once a week, providing about 1 to 1.5 gallons per plant, ensuring that the water penetrates the soil to reach the roots. During hot or dry periods, increase watering frequency to twice a week, while in cooler or rainy conditions, reduce watering. Avoid getting the foliage wet to prevent fungal diseases, and utilize a soaker hose or drip irrigation for efficient watering.
Light
The Groundcover Rose thrives best in full sun, receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Choose a spot in the garden that's unobstructed from buildings or taller plants to ensure ample light exposure. Avoid placing the rose in shaded areas, as insufficient sunlight can lead to poor blooming and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Temperature
Groundcover Roses are hardy in a range of temperatures and can survive minimum temperatures of around -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The ideal growing conditions for this rose are between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Ensure that the temperatures don't exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid heat stress.
Pruning
Pruning a Groundcover Rose is crucial for encouraging new growth and maintaining a healthy plant. Prune in early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and thinning out crowded areas to allow air circulation. Additionally, lightly trimming the plant after a flush of blooms can promote a new wave of flowers. The best time for major pruning is when the plant is dormant, usually in late winter or early spring.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
For the best soil mix for Rosa 'Korlanum', commonly known as Surrey rose, use a well-draining soil with compost and perlite. The pH should range between 6.0 and 7.0 to promote healthy growth and flowering.
Repotting
Surrey roses do not need to be repotted often; they should only be repotted if they outgrow their current container or every two to three years to refresh the soil.
Humidity & Misting
Surrey roses thrive in average humidity levels. They do not require special humidity conditions but avoid extremely dry air which can stress the plant.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Ensure bright indirect light, consistent watering, and good air flow for indoor Surrey roses.
- Outdoor
  Plant in sunny spot with well-drained soil and space out for air circulation.
- Hardiness zone
  5-9 USDA
Life cycle
The life of Rosa 'Surrey' begins with seed germination, where the seed sprouts in the presence of ideal soil temperate, moisture, and light conditions. The seedling emerges and establishes a root system while developing its first true leaves. As a young plant, the Rosa 'Surrey' enters a vegetative stage, rapidly growing stems and foliage, and then matures over a few years to form a robust bush structure. The plant reaches the reproductive stage, producing tight buds that bloom into the characteristic colorful, fragrant roses in the spring and summer. After pollination, typically by insects, the flowers develop into rose hips (fruit), which contain seeds for the next generation. Finally, Rosa 'Surrey' enters a period of dormancy during the colder months, where growth slows significantly before the cycle recommences with the return of warmer weather.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring to Summer
- The most popular method of propagation for the Rosa Surrey, commonly known as a shrub rose, is by semi-hardwood cuttings. This involves selecting a healthy, disease-free stem from the current or previous year's growth during the late summer or early fall. The stem should be about 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 centimeters) long, with several leaves towards the top. It is cut at a 45-degree angle just below a leaf node, and the bottom leaves are removed. The cut end is then dipped in rooting hormone to encourage root development and planted in a well-draining soil mixture. The cutting should be kept in a humid environment with indirect light until roots have developed, typically within 6-8 weeks, before being transplanted to a more permanent location.