Rosa blanda

Also Known As

Early Wild Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

4a-9b

Rosa blanda plant details

Rosa blanda is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in clay, gritty and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa blanda

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fall color, fragrant, thornless

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa blanda

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: clay, gritty and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The rose is called the smooth rose as it is the closest to thornless of any wild rose. This three foot mounding shrub is native to the hillsides, fencerows and roadsides from the Mid-west to New England. In June and July 2-3" fragrant, deep-pink flowers with bright-yellow stamens appear in abundance and are followed by bright cherry-red hips; if it's happy this may spread to form thickets. S/M