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'AAC576'
Inspired by the enduring strength of the Canadian north, Canadian Shield® delivers bold scarlet red rosettes that blue beautifully with time, with tufts of reflexed old-fashioned petals revealing stamens as the bloom opens fully. Lightly fragrant with spicy notes, this self-cleaning shrub blooms continuously and is long lasting making it ideal for beds, statement plantings, and pollinator gardens. Canada Blooms 2017 Plant of the Year, released to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday, with exceptional winter hardiness.
Canadian Shield® unfolds from dark red ovoid to squared buds into small, very double blooms in clusters. The flowers open in tufts of layered petals with a lighter reverse, revealing bright stamens at the centre as the bloom reaches its full old-fashioned rosette form. Long lasting blooms carry a light spicy fragrance, Canadian Shield® rewarding the garden with richly coloured flowers that develop their character slowly and beautifully throughout the season.
Growing Details
A bushy, arching shrub reaching 4.5 feet or more in height and 3 feet or more in width. Canadian Shield® is clad in dark green glossy foliage, is self-cleaning, and demonstrates very disease resistant qualities. Highly winter hardy, thriving in CA Zones 3-5+ | USDA 2-4+. Requires full sun and adapts to all soil types. As Canada Blooms 2017 Plant of the Year and released in honour of Canada's 150th birthday, Canadian Shield® brings proven Canadian heritage to beds, statement plantings, and pollinator gardens.
Celebrate Canadian strength and beauty in your garden with Canadian Shield®
Description
Canadian Shield® unfolds from dark red ovoid to squared buds into small, very double blooms in clusters. The flowers open in tufts of layered petals with a lighter reverse, revealing bright stamens at the centre as the bloom reaches its full old-fashioned rosette form. Long lasting blooms carry a light spicy fragrance, Canadian Shield® rewarding the garden with richly coloured flowers that develop their character slowly and beautifully throughout the season.
Breeder: Vineland Research and Innovation Centre Introduced IN 2017
Growing Details
A bushy, arching shrub reaching 4.5 feet or more in height and 3 feet or more in width. Canadian Shield® is clad in dark green glossy foliage, is self-cleaning, and demonstrates very disease resistant qualities. Highly winter hardy, thriving in CA Zones 3-5+ | USDA 2-4+. Requires full sun and adapts to all soil types. As Canada Blooms 2017 Plant of the Year and released in honour of Canada's 150th birthday, Canadian Shield® brings proven Canadian heritage to beds, statement plantings, and pollinator gardens.
Characteristics
Classification: Shrub
Typical Plant Size: 3.5"h x 3.5"w | Bushy | Arching
Bloom Types: Rosette, Very Double (40+petals)
Bloom Size: Medium | 2" - 3"
Growing Zones: Highly Winter Hardy | CA Zones 3-5+ | USDA 2-4+
Fragrance Notes: Lightly Fragrant, Sweet, Spice
Disease Resistance: Very Disease Resistant
Awards
Canada Blooms 2017 Plant of the Year
Canadian Shield®
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