Rosa gymnocarpa (Dwarf Rose)
Dwarf Rose, Baldhip Rose, Wood Rose, Little Wild Rose, Wild Roses, Shrub Roses
Incredibly shade tolerant, Rosa gymnocarpa (Dwarf Rose) is a small deciduous shrub with slender stems studded with soft, bristly, straight prickles. Its branches are clothed with pinnately divided leaves with 5-7 leaflets. In mid to late spring, the shrub is covered with fragrant, flat and open-faced flowers adorned with five pale pink petals. Borne usually singly at the ends of the branches, they are followed by showy, bright red rose-hips that are high in vitamin C and are also a source of calcium, phosphorous, and iron. If left on the shrub, they will persist throughout the winter to the delight of hungry birds and small mammals. Long-lived, Dwarf Rose is rhizomatous and has a shallow root structure. It sprouts from the root crown and rhizomes, but does not spread as fully as other wild roses, remaining a slender shrub. Dwarf rose occurs predominantly in the low-shrub layer of moist, shaded forests of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. An important year-round food source for mammals, birds, and insects, Dwarf Rose is most charming in a woodland garden.
- Usually grows up to 3 ft. tall (90 cm), heights of 3 to 9 ft. (90-270 cm) have been reported.
- Best grown in part shade to full shade, in moist to dry, well-drained soils. Will grow in full sunlight but has a higher survival rate in the shade. Rosa gymnocarpa tolerates clay soils.
- Perfect for woodland gardens, wildlife gardens, or bird gardens.
- Prune after flowering if needed.
- Attractive to pollinating insects, butterflies and birds.
- Do not remove spent flowers if you want to enjoy a beautiful crop of orange-red hips in fall and winter.
- Propagate by seed. Seeds may take two years to germinate. The root crown and rhizomes may be divided.
- Native to western North America.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosa - Shrub Roses, Rosa - Roses |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, California, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Montana |
Tolerance | Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosa - Shrub Roses, Rosa - Roses |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, California, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Montana |
Tolerance | Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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