Landscape shrub rose (Rosa 'Zlemartincipar' CANDY OH! VIVID RED)
Discover Rosa 'Zlemartincipar' CANDY OH! VIVID RED, a vivid red Landscape shrub rose for hardiness zones 4-9.
Complete Plant Information
Overview
The Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED transforms landscapes with its reliable, continuous display of vivid red, single blooms accented by bright yellow centers. As a versatile Landscape shrub rose, this selection offers excellent structural interest, forming a dense, upright-mounded habit ideal for year-round garden presence. It provides exceptional aesthetic value, flowering prolifically from late spring right through to the first frost.
Developed by David Charles Zlesak, this hybrid rose combines the vigor of polyantha and hybrid musk classes, resulting in a robust shrub well-suited for formal hedges or informal cottage plantings. Gardeners appreciate the continuous reblooming habit, which minimizes gaps in color compared to single-flush varieties. The foliage maintains good green color throughout the season, supporting the spectacular floral show of this dependable Landscape shrub rose.
Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED is renowned for being a workhorse shrub rose that requires somewhat less intensive pruning than traditional hybrid teas. Its strong growth and disease resistance make it a practical choice for borders, specimens, or mass plantings where a vibrant, low-maintenance red accent is desired. Plan your site selection carefully to take full advantage of the continuous blooms offered by Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED.
Fast Facts
- Plant Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4-9
- Size at Maturity:
- Height: 3-4 ft
- Spread: 3-4 ft
- Bloom Time: May to frost
- Bloom Description: Red (single)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Water Needs: Medium
- Maintenance Level: Medium
How to Grow
Plant Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED in well-drained garden loams that are slightly acidic, ensuring they receive full sun for the best flowering performance and disease resistance. Although they tolerate part shade, heavy shade reduces bloom count and vigor. Planting should occur when conditions are favorable, preparing the site to support the mature size of this 3-4 foot shrub.
Consistent moisture is key; water the Landscape shrub rose deeply and regularly, preferably in the mornings, and always avoid watering overhead to minimize foliar disease susceptibility. Good air circulation is vital for keeping the foliage healthy. Apply a summer mulch layer to conserve soil moisture, maintain root coolness, and manage weed competition around the base of your Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED.
Deadheading spent rose clusters encourages the plant to put energy back into producing new flowers throughout the season, maximizing the bloom period extending to frost. Pruning should be minimal, done as needed in late winter or early spring, primarily to shape the established shrub. In colder sections of its range (like Zone 4), ensure the crowns receive adequate winter protection. Remember sanitation: remove and destroy any diseased leaves throughout the season and perform a thorough cleanup in winter.
Landscape Uses
This resilient variety performs excellently when used formally or informally in the landscape. The uniform, medium size of the Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED makes it particularly effective when planted in repeated groups to create continuous mid-sized borders or defined hedges where its uniform height (3-4 feet) is an advantage. It fulfills the recommended use for hedge material beautifully.
Beyond formal hedging, this Landscape shrub rose is an asset in cottage gardens, providing consistent, vibrant red color against softer flowering perennials. Use individual specimens as focal points in foundation plantings or rose gardens, where their vivid single blooms can be easily appreciated. Allow space for good air flow around companion plants to further promote the overall health of your planting area.
Standout Features
Flower Qualities
- Showy
- Fragrant
Noteworthy Characteristics
Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED is a shrub rose that maintains a dense, upright-mounded shape, typically reaching 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. It is celebrated for its continuous flowering, featuring single roses with vivid red petals and noticeable yellow center stamens that blanket the foliage from May until frost. This hybrid is the result of controlled breeding, possessing green compound leaves that remain attractive throughout the growing season.
Tolerances
Potential Problems
Roses, in general, are prone to several common issues, including black spot, powdery mildew, rust, and rose rosette disease. While good cultural practices—like watering at the base and ensuring good air movement—are crucial preventative measures, regular, scheduled fungicide applications are often required, especially in humid summers. Potential insect pests range from aphids and scale to spider mites and borers. Fortunately, Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED is reported to exhibit good resistance to many of the standard fungal diseases that plague other rose varieties. Should an outbreak occur, consult local extension services for regionally appropriate treatments. Diligent sanitation, removing all fallen leaves, is critical year-round to disrupt pathogen overwintering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zones is Landscape shrub rose suitable for?
The Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED is suitable for gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9.
How large does Landscape shrub rose grow?
This shrub rose typically matures to a height between 3 and 4 feet, with a corresponding spread of 3 to 4 feet, forming a dense mound.
What sun exposure does Landscape shrub rose need?
For optimal flowering and disease control, Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED requires a location receiving full sun throughout the day.
When does Landscape shrub rose bloom?
This variety maintains an extended season of color, blooming continuously from May right through until the first hard frost is expected.
Conclusion
The Landscape shrub rose, Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED, stands out as a remarkably resilient and colorful addition, providing non-stop vivid red blooms throughout the growing season. Its manageable size and good disease reputation make it a superior choice for mass plantings or structured hedging. Before planting, verify that your local hardiness zone falls between 4 and 9 and ensure you site it in an area where it will receive full, consistent sunlight.
Companion Planting
Selecting appropriate companions enhances the visual appeal and cultural success of your rose garden. Because Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED thrives in full sun and medium moisture with good drainage, pair it with low-growing, tough perennials that share similar needs. Consider incorporating low-growing Catmint (Nepeta) or hardy Lavender (Lavandula) near the base. These choices offer contrasting foliage textures and complementary colors without competing heavily for root space or sunshine.
When planning mixed borders, place shorter sun-loving groundcovers or border edgers in front of large shrubs like this Landscape shrub rose. Avoid planting moisture-sensitive species too closely, as roses prefer thorough, deep watering rather than consistent surface dampness. This strategy maintains the excellent air circulation required to keep the healthy green foliage of Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’ CANDY OH! VIVID RED free from common fungal issues.
Seasonal Care Calendar
Early spring, just as winter ends, is the optimal time for formative pruning on this shrub rose. Remove any dead, crossing, or weak wood to shape the plant and encourage new, vigorous growth channels for the season ahead. Clean up all dead leaf debris from the crown area during this dormant cleanup to minimize overwintering disease spores.
During the peak growing months of summer, consistent watering is crucial. Apply water directly to the base during dry spells, focusing on deep saturation rather than frequent, light sprinkles. Deadheading—removing the faded single red flowers—is an ongoing task during the summer months that directly influences the frequency and duration of the subsequent flushes of bloom on the Landscape shrub rose.
As autumn approaches, cease heavy fertilizing to encourage the plant to harden off naturally before winter dormancy sets in. In the coldest zones (4/5), apply protective mulch heavily over the root crowns late in the season after the ground has frozen lightly to insulate against extreme fluctuations in temperature.
