Rosa nitida
shining rose
R. nitida is a dwarf, suckering shrub producing many slender, reddish stems, densely-covered in fine prickles and bristles. Leaves are shiny, with five to seven slender leaflets, turning red, yellow and purple in autumn. Rose-pink flowers, 5cm across in summer, are followed by slightly bristly, oval, red hips
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | Red | |
| Autumn | Purple Red Yellow | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Genus
Rosa can be deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs or scrambling climbers, with usually thorny stems bearing compound pinnate leaves and solitary or clustered flowers. Flowers may be followed by showy red or purple fruits in some varieties.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E North America
How to grow
Cultivation
A very tolerant species which will grow in virtually any garden situation except heavy shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pruning group 20 (roses). Do not prune after flowering if hips are required
Pests
Aphids, including rose aphid, are the most common rose pest. Can also be affected by leafhoppers, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly, rose leaf-rolling sawfly and leaf-cutter bees. Deer and rabbits may also cause damage
Diseases
Rose black spot, rose rust and rose powdery mildew are the most common rose diseases. May also be affected by rose dieback, replant disease, a canker, honey fungus and a virus
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