Deseglise's rose Plant Care
Rosa deseglisei Boreau
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Known for its striking velvety red petals with bright yellow centers, this plant hails from the high-altitude regions of the Andes in South America. Plant collectors are drawn to Rosa deseglisei for its rare beauty and unique color combination that makes it a standout addition to any garden or collection.
Every 4–7 days
Bright indirect
60–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Deseglise's rose?
Water Deseglise's rose every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Deseglise's rose Native To?
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Benin
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kenya
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Malta
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of the Congo
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- The Netherlands
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Is the Deseglise's rose?
Deseglise's rose (Rosa deseglisei) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Rosa genus. Deseglise's rose is native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and Iraq. Deseglise's rose is also known as Rosa deseglisei var. deseglisei.
Deseglise's rose displays a climbing, vining growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Deseglise's rose produces none.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Deseglise's rose?
Rosa deseglisei requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Deseglise's rose Need?
Deseglise's rose thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Deseglise's rose in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Deseglise's rose Prefer?
Rosa deseglisei grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Deseglise's rose prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Deseglise's rose?
Well-draining mix with perlite and peat. Good drainage is essential for Deseglise's rose to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Deseglise's rose?
Feed Deseglise's rose every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Deseglise's rose?
Repot Rosa deseglisei every 2-3 years in early spring to refresh the soil and promote healthy growth.. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Deseglise's rose?
Deseglise's rose can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to rose bush plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Deseglise's rose Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Deseglise's rose, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Deseglise's rose?
Deseglise's rose is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Deseglise's rose Need?
Deseglise's rose grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5b – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5b. Deseglise's rose is native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and Iraq.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5b – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Deseglise's rose is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Rosa genus — compare its care with other Rosa species on PlantoScan.
Rosa is part of the Rosaceae plant family — browse all Rosaceae genera and species.
Deseglise's rose thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Rosa Species
Other Rosa species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Rosa deseglisei Boreau, family Rosaceae (first published in Fl. Centre France , ed. 3, 2: 224 (1857)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Deseglise's rose, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 5b – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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