Rosa spinosissima (Scotch Rose)
Tough and hardy, Rosa spinosissima (Scotch Rose) is a small suckering shrub boasting pretty, single, creamy-white flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), in late spring to early summer. Mildly but sweetly scented, they are borne in profusion on prickly stems bearing a handsome, fern-like foliage
Tough and hardy, Rosa spinosissima (Scotch Rose) is a small suckering shrub boasting pretty, single, creamy-white flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), in late spring to early summer. Mildly but sweetly scented, they are borne in profusion on prickly stems bearing a handsome, fern-like foliage of bright green leaves that are composed of rounded, delicate leaflets. As an extra bonus, the blossoms are followed by spherical, purplish-black fruits. Disease, salt and drought tolerant, Scotch Rose is perfect as a groundcover or as a low hedge.
- Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall and wide (90-120 cm) on stems that are thickly covered with straight thorns and stiff bristles.
- Best grown in full sun to part shade, in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of poor soils and sandy soils. Note that best flowering and disease resistance generally occur in full sun. For best flowering, apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring.
- Perfect for cottage gardens, coastal gardens, dry and windy sites. Grows well in sandy, seaside conditions.
- Watch for black spot, rose rust and powdery mildews. May be affected by aphids, leafhoppers, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars and rose leaf-rolling sawfly
- Attractive to pollinating insects, butterflies and birds
- Prune in late summer once flowering is completed.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or propagate by seed.
- Native to Europe, Asia
Requirements
Hardiness | 3 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early)Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48″ (120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |