field rose

Ideal for groundcover or rambling. Grow in full sun with moderately 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; good for woodland or hedgerow planting. Good for ornamental fruits. See also rose cultivation

Species roses come true to type if raised from by seed. Propagate hardwood cuttings in autumn, semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or by layering or chip budding in summer

Can suffer from aphids, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly and rose leaf-rolling sawfly may be a problem. Deer and rabbits can cause damage

Though relatively trouble free can be affected by rose rust, rose powdery mildew and rose black spot