Rosa virginiana, commonly known as Virginia rose, common wild rose or prairie rose, is a woody perennial native to eastern North America, where it is the most common wild rose. It is deciduous, forming a suckering shrub up to 2 metres in height.
Virginia rose Care
Rosa virginiana
Other names: Common Wild Rose, Prairie Rose
What is the plant
The stems of Rosa virginiana are covered in numerous hooked prickles. The leaves are pinnate, usually with between 7 and 9 glossy leaflets. The pink flowers are borne singly or in small clusters and appear over a long period in midsummer. The fruits are small, round and bright red, rich in vitamin C and edible, being both used to make jams and tea. In cultivation, this plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The plant is perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, coastal gardens.
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Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The plant has average water needs. Water regularly allowing the soil to slightly dry between waterings. Don`t let the plant sit in water.
Fertilizer
For best flowering, apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring.
Sunlight
Choose a a sunny, open position.
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Soil
Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Temperature
The rose is extremely hardy and can be planted in areas with the lowest winter temperatures of down to -39.9°C (-40°F).
Popularity
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