Dog Rose, Bird Briar, Briar Rose, Buckieberries, Canker, Cankerberry, Canker Flower, Canker Rose, Cat Whin, Choop Tree, Common Brier, Dog Briar, Dog Brier, Hep Briar, Hep Rose, Hep Tree, Wild Roses, Shrub Roses
Tough and fast-growing, Rosa canina (Dog Rose) is a vigorous, scrambling, deciduous shrub with multiple arching stems covered with stout, curved thorns and pinnately divided, serrated, mid-green leaves. In late spring to midsummer, lightly scented, pink-flushed, white flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), are produced at the end of the branches, either solitary or in small clusters. They are followed by abundant, glossy, bright red fruits that persist for several months – unless hungry birds happily feast on them. Tolerant and undemanding, Dog Rose is a lovely addition to a wildlife garden and makes an informal and impenetrable hedge, thanks to its prickly stems.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
Common names | Canker, Dog Rose, Briar Rose, Rose |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 15' (90cm - 4.6m) |
Spread | 3' - 15' (90cm - 4.6m) |
Spacing | 144" (3.7m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
Common names | Canker, Dog Rose, Briar Rose, Rose |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 15' (90cm - 4.6m) |
Spread | 3' - 15' (90cm - 4.6m) |
Spacing | 144" (3.7m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Rosa canina (Dog Rose) do I need for my garden?
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