Rosa spinosissima (Burnet Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Species | spinosissima |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous), Vine |
| Origin | The Rosa genus is quite diverse with species native across Asia to Europe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a - 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | R. spinosissima is a hardy species with fragrant flowers. |
| Shape | Suckering. |
| Landscape | Wall side borders, hedging, and planted as a climber. |
| Propagation | Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn. |
| Cultivation | Plant in winter or early spring, ideally in humus-rich soil in full sun. |
| Pests | Susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars large rose sawfly and rose leaf-rolling sawfly. Additionally is susceptible to rose black spot, rose rust, replant disease, rose dieback, and rose powdery mildews. |
Photographs
Rosa spinosissima 'Double White'. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.
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