Baja Rose, Ensenada Rose, Small-Leaved Rose, Wild Roses, Shrub Roses
Noted for its drought tolerance and tiny leaves, Rosa minutifolia (Small-Leaved Rose) is a semi-evergreen dense shrub adorned with gray to red-tinted branches densely covered with straight or slightly recurved spines. The foliage of minute, deeply incised, bright green leaflets, 1/4 in. wide (0.5 cm), distinguishes this native rose from all other roses. From early spring to mid-summer, it is covered with a profusion of lightly fragrant, tiny pink flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with yellow central stamens. They are followed by tiny dark reddish purple rose hips. Slow-growing, Rosa minutifolia remains fairly compact, unlike other wild roses. It is incredibly drought tolerant and easily survives as long as nine months without water. It will often grow and bloom in response to watering. This rose is known to be self-infertile, but seeds are produced readily in mixed stands. Native to coastal bluffs, mesas, and foothills of California and Baja California, this wild rose is a good choice for drought-tolerant gardens, especially in southern coastal California.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | California, United States |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | California, United States |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Rosa minutifolia (Small-Leaved Rose) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa minutifolia (Small-Leaved Rose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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