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

  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
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