Hope for Humanity Bare Root Rose Bush
The Color of Compassion
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Hope for Humanity Bare Root Rose Bush
Rosa ‘AC Pomara’ – Hope for Humanity
Hope for Humanity is a deeply meaningful rose that combines rich beauty with a story of compassion. Bred in Canada by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Morden Research Station, this hardy shrub rose was introduced to honor the humanitarian work of the Canadian Red Cross and it's 100th Anniversary. Its clusters of deep crimson-red blooms appear continuously from spring through frost, creating a glowing display that symbolizes courage, resilience, and generosity. Tough enough to thrive in cold climates yet elegant enough for any garden, Hope for Humanity is a rose that lives up to its inspiring name.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub Rose
🧬 Cultivar: Rosa ‘AC Pomara’
🏢 Introduced By: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (1996)
🎨 Color: Deep, velvety red to crimson
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–30 petals (semi-double to double form)
💠 Bloom Form: Clusters of medium-sized blooms
📏 Bloom Size: ~2.5–3″ (6–8 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Continuous / repeat blooming throughout the season
🧴 Fragrance: Light, subtle scent
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, upright shrub with clean foliage
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–9 (exceptionally hardy)
📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↕️ Height: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3 ft (90 cm)
🎯 Best Use: Borders, memorial plantings, mixed beds, or cold-climate landscapes
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — strong resistance to black spot and mildew
❄️ Cold Tolerance: Extremely hardy, bred to withstand harsh northern winters
🌎 Regional Performance: Exceptional in both cold and temperate zones
✨ Unique Traits:
- Blooms continuously even in challenging climates
- Compact and reliable growth habit
- Named to support humanitarian causes and inspire generosity
✨ Why We Love It
Hope for Humanity embodies strength, compassion, and endurance — all expressed through its deep crimson blooms. Each flower stands as a living tribute to resilience and kindness, making it a meaningful addition to any garden or memorial space. Easy to grow, beautifully shaped, and unfailingly hardy, Hope for Humanity (‘AC Pomara’) is more than a rose — it’s a symbol of grace under all conditions.
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