Species, Wild Rose, Arctic Rose, Circumpolar Rose, Prickly Wild Rose
Rosaacicularis

Synonym:Rosa acicularis var. fennica

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Bloom Time
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Flower Fragrance

Bloom Color
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Bloom Shape

Habit

Patent Information
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By simple layering

Other Details

Pruning Instructions

Class

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow