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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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    Rosa glauca

    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
    Photo of Rosa glauca flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Rosa villosa

    aka Rosa pomifera, Apple Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Rosa villosa flower by Phyzome
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    Rosa pisocarpa

    aka Cluster Rose, Swamp Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Rosa pisocarpa flower by J.G. in SF
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    Rosa woodsii

    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
    Photo of Rosa woodsii close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Rosa hugonis

    aka Father Hugo Rose, Father Hugo Shrub Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Rosa hugonis flower by Sten Porse
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