Rosa sempervirens

Also Known As

Evergreen Rose

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

6b-10b

Rosa sempervirens plant details

Rosa sempervirens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa sempervirens

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa sempervirens

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Mediterranean shrublands comes this beautiful and unusual rose, unusual in that it is an evergreen. This easy-going 10-30' climber with very prickly stems will produce gorgeous clusters of 3-10 white, single 'wild rose' type flowers with golden stamens from spring-to-summer followed by small shiny-red fruit. This species was one used frequently as a parent for the hybrids produced by Henri Antoine Jacques, famed gardener to King Louis Philippe of France. S/M