Dog Rose. A native rose of hedgerows with pale green leaves. Pretty single, white or pink, scented flowers produced in early summer followed by red hips. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rosa canina
A native rose of hedgerows with pale green leaves. Pretty single, white or pink, scented flowers produced in early summer followed by red hips.
Additional information
| Generic | Rosa |
|---|---|
| Species | canina |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Dog Rose |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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