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Other common names sweet briar eglantine
sweet brier
Synonyms Rosa comosa Rosa klukii
Rosa echinocarpa Rosa eglanteria Rosa umbellata
Family Rosaceae
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.
Details R. rubiginosa is a vigorous arching deciduous shrub with prickly stems bearing apple-scented foliage, and cupped single light pink flowers in summer, followed by ovoid red fruits
Plant range Europe
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Spreading / Branched
Fragrance Foliage
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1.5-2.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1.5-2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 5-10 years
Cultivation Grows best in full sun with fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. For best flowering apply a balanced fertiliser and mulch in late winter or early spring. Tolerant of poor soil and shade, suitable for hedging
Propagation Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by suckers
Suggested planting locations and garden types Hedging & Screens Cottage & Informal Garden Wildlife Gardens Wildflower meadow
Pruning Pruning group 22 (roses)
Pests May be attacked by aphids, leafhoppers, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, rose leaf-rolling sawfly, leaf cutting bees, rabbits and deer
Diseases May be affected by rose rust and powdery mildews
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