Fragrant dark crimson double 2–3" flowers are blushed blackish purple surrounding prominent golden-yellow stamens. This is the original Tuscany rose, which has fewer petals than its more commonly seen sport Tuscany Superba. Foliage is greenish grey and rough in texture. Displays its strikingly dark aromatic flowers once each summer. Plant it nearby where it can be closely admired. Adaptable and needs little maintenance. Z4.
‘Tuscany’ Rose
‘Tuscany’ Rose
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Roses
Plant crowns 4–6' apart, in a large well-fertilized hole, in an area with at least 4–6 hrs of sun per day.
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Small Trees and Shrubs
As Green’s Nursery catalog from 1904 explains, “There are many trees that by pruning can be made to resemble shrubs, and many shrubs that by different pruning may be made to produce medium-sized trees.”