Species Rose, Scotch Briar, Burnet Rose, Wild Irish Rose
Rosaspinosissima

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Species: spinosissima (spin-oh-SIS-ee-muh)

Synonym:Rosa utescens var. spinosa

Synonym:Rosa myriacantha

Synonym:Rosa pimpinellifolia

Synonym:Rosa rubella

Synonym:Rosa rupincola

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Bloom Time
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)
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)

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Flower Fragrance

Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer

Bloom Shape

Habit

Patent Information
By simple layering

Other Details

Pruning Instructions

Class

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow