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Rosa longicuspis

Also Known As

  • Rosa lucens

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 12'-20'
  • W: 6'-20'

planting zones

  • 6b-9b

Rosa longicuspis plant details

Rosa longicuspis is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa longicuspis

Plant type: vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa longicuspis

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This ?distinguished species with bold foliage and polished, dark reddish-brown shoots? (Hillier) produces huge clusters of white flowers in spring, deliciously and pervasively scented of banana!; a large and vigorous scambler/climber. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Rosa longicuspis plant

How to Grow Rosa longicuspis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

2a-10b

Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 6'-9'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 3'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-7'

Width: 3'-7'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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