Pale pink buds open into cupped blooms with cream edges, and by the time the petals drop they have faded to white. A few habits decide how well it does in your yard.
What Is the Sharifa Asma Rose?
Sharifa Asma is a hybrid English shrub in the rose family, bred by David C. H. Austin of the United Kingdom in 1989. It grows as a bushy, medium-sized shrub rather than a climber or a tight little bedding rose.
Plan for a plant that reaches 4-6 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide. The flowers measure 3-4 inches across, start light pink with cream edges and fade to white.
The scent is medium to strong, with old rose, myrrh and a fruity note running through it.
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Where Does the Sharifa Asma Rose Grow Best?
This rose is listed for USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a and 9b.
- Upper Midwest: southern Wisconsin and lower Michigan sit near the cold edge of the range, so a sheltered spot helps. Check the plant tag for the mature size and hardiness zones.
- Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley: Check your local hardiness zone against the cultivar’s listed zones before planting.
- Check with your local county or provincial extension office for regional suitability.
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How to Care for the Sharifa Asma Rose Through the Year
Waking Up
As the weather warms, buds swell along the canes and new shoots push out. Choose a spot that gets plenty of sun, and keep the soil evenly moist as the first leaves open, since the plant is building the new wood that will carry flowers.
Pruning
Prune in late winter. Remove dead or diseased canes first, then shorten the rest to keep the shrub within its 4-6 feet of height. Keep the cuts focused on dead or diseased canes and on controlling the shrub’s size.
Bloom
Flowers arrive in flushes from late spring to frost. They appear singly or in small clusters. Trim spent flowers as they fade to encourage the next flush.
Summer
Heat is when the repeat bloom needs the most support. Water deeply at the base rather than overhead, and a layer of mulch keeps the roots cool and the soil from drying out between waterings.
Fall
Blooming continues until frost, so there is no need to stop deadheading early. After the last flush, clear fallen leaves from around the base and leave the heavy cutting for late winter.
Winter
An in-ground rose may still need winter protection where local conditions call for it. A rose grown in a container is different and needs winter protection, such as moving the pot against a sheltered wall or wrapping it.
Sharifa Asma Rose Diseases and Weak Points
Winter protection and size control are the practical issues to plan for. A container offers the roots less insulation than open ground, and a bushy shrub left unpruned grows beyond its place.
The right response depends on the issue.
| Threat | How Sharifa Asma handles it |
|---|---|
| Winter cold in a container | Needs winter protection |
| Dead or diseased canes | Removed in late winter pruning |
| Growing too large | Size controlled by late winter pruning |
Cut back until the center looks healthy.
Is the Sharifa Asma Rose Right for Your Yard?
It suits a yard with a sunny bed that has room for a shrub 4-6 feet tall, and a gardener willing to prune regularly and deadhead during the season. It is a poor fit for a narrow strip or a deep-shade corner.
- Plant it near a path, patio or window, where the medium to strong fragrance reaches you from late spring to frost.
- If your winters fall colder than zone 5a, a container-grown plant still needs winter protection.
- Choose your state in the selector to open its page, then mark the late winter pruning months on your calendar.
Common Questions
Can Sharifa Asma Grow in Light Shade?
Yes. It grows in full sun to light shade.
Are the Flowers Single or in Clusters?
Both happen on the same shrub. Blooms appear singly or in small clusters, so you can cut a stem with one flower or a few.
How Full Are the Sharifa Asma Flowers?
They are fully double and cupped, with 40-90 petals each. That fullness gives the bloom its rounded shape as it opens from pink to white.