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Exposurepartial shade
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Rosa canina
Dog Rose
Flower Color
Description
A vigorous arching deciduous shrub about 3m in height, with strong prickly stems bearing mid-green foliage and fragrant, single, pale pink or white flowers 5cm across, with prominent yellow stamens, produced either solitary or in small clusters, in early summer, followed by ovoid red fruits
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.8 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
deciduous
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 25cm1815J | H: 25cm | €4.82 |
| H: 25cm1815JX | H: 25cm | €2.99 |
| H: 25cm1815S | H: 25cm | €2.60 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.