Ruby Voodoo rose
Rosa 'Ruby Voodoo'
Ruby Voodoo rose (Rosa 'Ruby Voodoo') is a shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 4–5 ft tall and 4–5 ft wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun. Reblooming purple-pink double flowers; very fragrant; black-spot resistant.
Plant Select®low to medium water4–5 ft tall and 4–5 ft wideXeric / water-wise
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 3–9
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 4–5 ft tall and 4–5 ft wide
- Planting spacing
- ~5 ft apart (4 ft for a hedge/screen)
- Growth rate
- Moderate
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom color
- pink, purple
- Foliage
- Deciduous
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- high
- Deer
- Not deer-resistant
- Colorado native
- No
Things to know before you plant
- ThornyIt is thorny, so site it away from paths, seating, and play areas.
- Messy dropIt drops messy fruit, pods, or litter, so keep it off patios, walks, and pool decks.
Common problems on the Front Range
- Aphids
- Powdery mildew and blackspot
- 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
Repeat-flowering Plant Select rose; deep water weekly first season.
- Pruning: moderate.
- Fruit: ornamental.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ruby Voodoo rose good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Ruby Voodoo rose is a well-suited shrub for Colorado's Front Range.
- What should I know before planting Ruby Voodoo rose?
- The main things to know: It is thorny, so site it away from paths, seating, and play areas. It drops messy fruit, pods, or litter, so keep it off patios, walks, and pool decks.
- How big does Ruby Voodoo rose get?
- It matures to about 4–5 ft tall and 4–5 ft wide.
- How far apart do I plant Ruby Voodoo rose?
- Space Ruby Voodoo rose about 5 ft apart for a full, natural form, or about 4 ft apart for a faster hedge or screen.
- Is Ruby Voodoo rose hardy on the Front Range?
- Ruby Voodoo rose is hardy in USDA 3–9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does Ruby Voodoo rose need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- How fast does Ruby Voodoo rose grow?
- Ruby Voodoo rose is a moderate-growing shrub. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
- Is Ruby Voodoo rose native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
- Is Ruby Voodoo rose deer-resistant?
- No. Ruby Voodoo rose is not considered deer-resistant and may need protection where deer browse.
- Is Ruby Voodoo rose prone to pests or disease on the Front Range?
- Ruby Voodoo 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.
