Rosa canina

Also Known As

Dog Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 9'
W: 9'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rosa canina plant details

Rosa canina is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa canina

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 FT wide, 9 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa canina

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An interesting and historic rose from the hedgebanks and downs of Europe; known as the dog rose as it was once thought that its root could cure dog bites, this easy-going variable-sized shrub (3-15') produces a plentiful supply of 1-2 inch fragrant, pink, single, wild roses during early summer followed by egg-shaped bright red fruit; due the high vitamin C content of the hips, this rose was widely planted in US Victory Gardens during WWII . S/M

By: Forestfarm

Dog Rose (Rosa cannia) Seeds $ 4.00 Package size Quantity 1 Add to Cart Dog Rose is an arching shrub or scrambling climber, with mid-green foliage and pale pink or white fragrant flowers in small clusters, in early summer, followed by red fruits (Rose Hips) . Rosa canina hips can be used to make jam, jelly, syrup, marmalade and wine. Homemade rose-hip syrup is delicious and well worth making. It is an excellent natural source of vitamin C. It also contains vitamins A, D and E, and antioxidants.