Photo of Rosa pisocarpa flower by J.G. in SF

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Rosa pisocarpa

Also Known As

  • Cluster Rose
  • Swamp Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-10'
  • W: 3'-10'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Rosa pisocarpa plant details

Rosa pisocarpa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa pisocarpa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa pisocarpa

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An extremely adaptable rose native to North America and British Columbia that generally grows in moist or riparian areas yet is also adaptable to dry soils. One inch bright-pink flowers are followed by rounded, pear-shaped, red hips which appear in clusters on this densely growing, thicket forming 6-8' shrub with its coarsely-toothed compound leaves. S-PSh/M-D-W
With few prickles on its stems and clusters of pink flowers, this wild rose thrives in lightly shaded locations and is a good candidate for the ornamental garden. BC south to Northern CA.
Blooms: spring-summer, rose-pink, fragrant/ deciduous Zone 7-9. 5'-10', PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained

Gardening facts about Rosa pisocarpa plant

How to Grow Rosa pisocarpa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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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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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aka Baja Rose, Baja Wild Rose, Small-leafed Rose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Rosa minutifolia close-up, flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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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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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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