Rosiness As the name suggests Sorbus rosea 'Rosiness' features candyfloss pink berries. The berries are quite large, and change colour through the autumn from pale to deeper pink. (This differs from some other white or pink-fruiting species, which tend to become whiter as autumn progresses).
The leaves of Rosiness fall relatively early in the autumn, leaving the berries exposed on bare branches into late autumn. The tree looks particularly attractive at this time of year.
Please note: this variety is difficult to produce and numbers are limited.
Rosiness rowan trees for sale 2-year pot-grown
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Pre-ordering You can pre-order now for delivery from early September 2021 for pot grown trees (or early December for bare-root). You do not need to pay at this stage - just add items to the basket and checkout as usual.How to grow 'Rosiness' can be planted in partial shade but for the best berry colours full sun is recommended.
'Rosiness' has a more spreading habit than most rowans, which tend to be quite upright.
It also lacks the vigour of most other Sorbus species - the growth can be weak, and it tends to remain a small tree, so we do not recomend it if you have less-than-perfect growing conditions. If in doubt then Sorbus Pink Charm or Eastern Promise might be better choices.
History The species Sorbus rosea is relatively new, and many varieties of this species were previously classified as Sorbus cashmiriana - originating from Kashmir. 'Rosiness' is still sometimes referred to as Sorbus cashmiriana 'Rosiness' by older authorities. Most varieties of Sorbus rosea have pink flowers and pink berries, and also pink-tinged shoots, and the pink coloration is more pronounced than in Sorbus cashmiriana. Both Sorbus cashmiriana and Sorbus rosea are small weak-growing species.
As the name suggests, 'Rosiness' was introduced by the University of Liverpool Ness Botanic Gardens.
Rosiness characteristics Gardening skill Beginner Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit Attractive features Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour Growth habit Upright-spreading Height after 10 years 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft Sunlight Prefers full sun Some shade Pruning Light prune Growth rate Average Site conditions Coastal site Occasional flooding Flower colour Pink - light Flowering month June Leaf colour Green Leaf colour - autumn Orange / Red Fruit colour Pink Fruit persistence Persistent Country of origin United Kingdom Wildlife Attractive to birds Annual cycle Deciduous Similar varieties Sorbus Eastern Promise A good alternative to Rosiness if you need a slightly more substantial tree.
Sorbus cashmiriana Kashmir rowan The Kashmir Rowan is a relative of Rosiness.
Sorbus vilmorinii Pink Charm One of the best of the pink-berried Rowans.
Sorbus Pink Ness Another pink-berry rowan raised at Ness Botanic Gardens.
What will it look like? Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied.
Approximate girth: 6/8cm.
Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.
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