
Smooth Wild Rose
Scientific name
Rosa blanda
Description
The Smooth Wild Rose is a shrub species that grows about 1.5 m tall. The name is derived from the fact that it is almost thornless with only a few sharp thorns present near its base. This native shrub is best known for producing beautiful pale pink flowers with five saucer-like petals surrounding a yellow center. The Smooth Wild Rose produces bright red rose hip fruiting bodies which develop during the summer and persist throughout the winter. Leaves produced are alternate and compound, consisting of 5-7 serrated, egg-shaped leaflets.
Planting conditions
This species of rose grows best in dry to moist, sandy or loamy sites with full or partial sun exposure. It can be naturally found along shorelines, roadsides, and open forests.
Details
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Plant height:
- Max 1.5m
- Max 2m
- Max 3m
- Any
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Moisture level:
- Dry
- Normal
- Moist
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Light conditions:
- Full sun
- Partial sun
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Soil type:
- Sandy
- Clay
- Rocky
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pH:
- Normal
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Depth:
- Potted
- Bareroot
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Eco Zone:
- 3a
- 3b
- 4a
- 4b
- 5a
- 5b
- 6a
- 6b
- 7a
- 7b
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Plant type:
- Shrub
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Height:
- 1.5m
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Spread:
- 1 m