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Also Known As

  • Carolina Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 5'-10'

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

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Rosa carolina plant details

Rosa carolina is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and high - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa carolina

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa carolina

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: high - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as the pasture rose this wonderful eastern U.S. native is found growing in dry to wet conditions; open woods, prairies, streambanks and swamps. Among the most adaptable, this beautiful 3-6' rose is well-suited to most gardens. Single, clear-pink, fragrant flowers in May are followed by bright-red fruits early in the fall. This specimen has pretty yellow-orange-red autumn color too. S/M-W

Gardening facts about Rosa carolina plant

How to Grow Rosa carolina

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • high - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Scientific Name: Rosa glauca var. rubrifolia

aka Rosa rubrifolia, Red Leaf Rose

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

2a-10b

Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 6'-9'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Rosa pomifera, Apple Rose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • regular
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aka Baja Rose, Baja Wild Rose, Small-leafed Rose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Cluster Rose, Swamp Rose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 3'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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aka Western Wild Rose, Woods' Rose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-7'

Width: 3'-7'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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