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    Rosa primula

    Also Known As

    • Incense Rose
    • Primrose Rose

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

      planting zones

      • 4b-10a

      Rosa primula plant details

      Rosa primula is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

      CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa primula

      Plant type: shrub
      Plant family: rosaceae
      Foliage: deciduous green
      Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
      Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage

      GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa primula

      USDA Zones: 4b - 10a
      Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
      Watering frequency: regular - occasional
      Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

      Nursery contributed plant descriptions

      The dark,glossy foliage of this medium-size arching shrub emits a strong incense-like odor when crushed; one of the earliest roses to bloom, its 1-2" yellow flowers are fragrant and followed by small red hips in summer. S/M

      By: Forestfarm

      Gardening facts about Rosa primula plant

      How to Grow Rosa primula

      • Sun Exposure

        • sun - mostly sun

      • Water Needs

        • regular - occasional

      • Soil Needs

        • average
        • well-drained
        • rich

      Features

      • Foliage Color

        • green

      • Flower Color

        • cream
        • yellow

      • Wildlife

        • bees
        • butterflies

      • Fruit

        • red

      • Flower Season

        • summer
        • spring

      • Foliage Season

        • deciduous

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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 minutifolia

      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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      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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