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Rosa horrida

Also Known As

  • Rosa biebersteinii

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Rosa horrida plant details

Rosa horrida is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa horrida

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa horrida

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A well-earned name! This small rose from the rocky slopes of the Caucasus has not only hooked thorns but bristles to protect itself and pretty bristly red fruit that follow small white flowers. Sun/Med-Dry/GdDrain

Gardening facts about Rosa horrida plant

How to Grow Rosa horrida

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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