Sweet Briar. A vigorous rose with arching stems and aromatic, dark green leaves. Pretty single, rose-pink, scented flowers produced in mid-summer followed by red hips in autumn. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers July. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rosa eglanteria
A vigorous rose with arching stems and aromatic, dark green leaves. Pretty single, rose-pink, scented flowers produced in mid-summer followed by red hips in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Rosa |
|---|---|
| Species | eglanteria |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sweet Briar |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | September |
| 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, Hedging |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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