Rosa multiflora (Multiflora Rose, Baby or Rambler Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Speciesmultiflora
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3-5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

HabitatJapan, Korea and China.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are 5-10 cm long, compound, with 5-9 leaflets and feathered stipules.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are produced in large corymbs, each flower small, 1.5- 4 cm diameter, white or pink, borne in early summer.
Fruit DescriptionThe hips are reddish to purple, 6-8 mm diameter.

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