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    Rosa minutifolia

    Also Known As

    • Baja Rose
    • Baja Wild Rose
    • Small-leafed Rose

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Rosa minutifolia plant details

    Rosa minutifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa minutifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, cutting garden, endangered, fragrant, rare, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa minutifolia

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: seaside / salt and wind
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Low shrub to about 3' tall with spreading, spiny stems and small, closely set leaves. 1" pink flowers in summer. Best in full sun. Hardy to 15F. Baja California.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Rosa minutifolia plant

    How to Grow Rosa minutifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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