Species, Wild Rose, Common Sweet-Briar, Double White Hip

Rosarubiginosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Species
rubiginosa (roo-bij-ih-NO-suh)
Synonym
Rosa eglanteria
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Soil pH requirements
Flower Fragrance
Pink
Bloom Shape
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Patent Information
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Anselmo, California

Champaign, Illinois

Franklinton, Louisiana

Rochester, New York

Wilson, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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