Lord Byron rose
Rosa 'Lord Byron'
Lord Byron rose (Rosa 'Lord Byron') is a shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 6–10 ft tall and 4–6 ft wide, fast-growing, needs medium water, and prefers full sun. As a hybrid-tea-type rose it needs real winter protection on the Front Range (mound the graft union, mulch deep) or canes die back in cold, dry winters, and it is prone to blackspot.
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Rosa 'Lord Byron'
- Variety / cultivar
- Lord Byron
- Type
- Shrub
- Mature size
- 6–10 ft tall and 4–6 ft wide
- Planting spacing
- ~6 ft apart (4 ft for a hedge/screen)
- Hedge use
- Privacy screen
- Bloom length
- Reblooms
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 5–9
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- low
- Bloom color
- pink
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer, late summer, early fall
- Pollinator value
- low
Things to know before you plant
- ThornyIt is thorny, so site it away from paths, seating, and play areas.
Wildlife & ecology
- Pollinator value
- low
- Deer
- Not deer-resistant
Common problems on the Front Range
- Aphids
- Blackspot and powdery mildew
- Japanese beetle
These are general tendencies for this group of plants on the Front Range, not a diagnosis. Many are stress-driven and preventable with good siting and watering. For a specific plant or an active problem, consult a certified arborist or your local CSU Extension office.
Planting & establishment
Give it deep, regular water the first two seasons and steady moisture after; mulch to keep the roots cool and moist.
- Pruning: moderate.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lord Byron rose good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Lord Byron rose is a well-suited shrub for Colorado's Front Range.
- What should I know before planting Lord Byron rose?
- The main things to know: It is thorny, so site it away from paths, seating, and play areas.
- How big does Lord Byron rose get?
- It matures to about 6–10 ft tall and 4–6 ft wide.
- How far apart do I plant Lord Byron rose?
- Space Lord Byron rose about 6 ft apart for a full, natural form, or about 4 ft apart for a faster hedge or screen.
- Is Lord Byron rose hardy on the Front Range?
- Lord Byron rose is hardy in USDA 5–9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is at its cold edge here. Site it in a warm microclimate and protect young plants.
- How much water does Lord Byron rose need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- How fast does Lord Byron rose grow?
- Lord Byron rose is a fast-growing shrub. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
- Is Lord Byron rose native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
- Is Lord Byron rose deer-resistant?
- No. Lord Byron rose is not considered deer-resistant and may need protection where deer browse.
- Is Lord Byron rose prone to pests or disease on the Front Range?
- Lord Byron rose can be affected by aphids and other issues common to this group on the Front Range. These are general tendencies, not a diagnosis, many are stress-driven and preventable with good siting and watering. For a specific plant or an active problem, consult a certified arborist or CSU Extension.
- Is Lord Byron rose a good hedge plant?
- Yes, as a screen. Lord Byron rose is well suited to a privacy screen or windbreak rather than a tightly clipped formal hedge.
- How long does Lord Byron rose bloom?
- Lord Byron rose reblooms through the season, especially if you deadhead spent flowers on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.
