Scotch Rose, Burnet Rose, Scottish Briar, Rosa pimpinellifolia, Wild Roses, Shrub Roses
Tough and hardy, Rosa spinosissima (Scotch Rose) is a small suckering shrub boasting pretty, single, creamy-white flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), in late spring to early summer. Mildly but sweetly scented, they are borne in profusion on prickly stems bearing a handsome, fern-like foliage of bright green leaves that are composed of rounded, delicate leaflets. As an extra bonus, the blossoms are followed by spherical, purplish-black fruits. Disease, salt and drought tolerant, this wild rose is perfect as a groundcover or as a low hedge.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Rosa spinosissima (Scotch Rose) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa spinosissima (Scotch Rose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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