20/40cm Pot Grown Dog Rose
(Rosa canina)

Rosa Canina is an attractive, native species of hedging that boasts delicately fragranced pink/white flowers in the summer, that then give way to̴Ì?berry-looking rose hips.

About̴Ì?Pot Grown Dog Rose
Key Features
Pruning & Care

About̴Ì?Pot Grown Dog Rose

The Dog Rose is a tough, native hedge that is well-known for its prickly, but lovely, growing habit. It is most grown as an informal garden shrub, and makes an ideal intruder deterrent plant, as the thorns create an impenetrable barrier. You can leave it to grow wonderfully on its own or create a nice mixed hedge with other native hedging.

As it has a very dense nature, the Rosa canina makes a wonderful shelter for wildlife, who adore the vitamin-C rich ‰ۡÌÝ̏berries‰ۡó�- these berries are also edible for humans and are known to make fantastic jam, as well as being commonly used to make ‰ۡÌÝÌáRosehip‰ۡó» oil.

It will grow about 40-60cm per year, and is very fast-growing, meaning it is a rambling shrub that will quickly become bushy and thick.

Key Features

This 20/40cm potted Dog Rose plant has a fast growth rate and can grow above 2.5m tall when planted in good conditions.

The Rosa canina plant will grow best in moist, but well-drained soil. It will thrive best in a sunny position but can still be placed in a partially shaded area. Being low maintenance, it is a hardy shrub that can easily tolerate strong winds, meaning it can grow well near the coast- this makes it the perfect choice if being faced with some exposed coastal garden space.

Growth height: Fast (40-60cm per year)
Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
Soil Type: Normal
Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
Evergreen foliage? No

Pruning & Care

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots to become root bound.

Your Dog Rose will need to be pruned in late Summer for general trimming, and in late Autumn/Winter if carrying out renovation.

Berries

Fast Growing