Martha Gonzales Rose
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Rosa 'Martha Gonzales'
Named for Martha Gonzales, who found this class old-fashioned rose growing in her garden in Navasota, Texas, in 1984
This rose is a Sun/part shade, semi-evergreen shrub with crimson flowers. Since the quarter-sized flowers are flat-faced, they cover the plant's surface during the growing season. The foliage has a distinct reddish tinge, is relatively small and not heavily armed, but bears enough thorns to protect itself from pedestrians. It has been used in public landscapes to guide foot traffic.
'Martha Gonzalez' is incredibly carefree, and too much maintenance misses the point. Do water consistently in summer, and — if the bush's center gets too crowded — remove weak, old, or woody canes and cut back lateral shoots by one-third around February.
Height: 2'-3'
Spread: 2'-3'
Bloom: April-November
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Cultivar
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
