PL#1620
Hope for Humanity
Rosa 'AC Pomara'
About Hope for Humanity™ Potted 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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- Genus
- Rosa
- Species
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- Cultivar
- AC Pomara
- Trade name
- Hope for Humanity
- Hardiness zones
- 3–9 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 3–4 ft
- Mature width
- 3 ft
- Description
- About Hope for Humanity™ Potted 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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