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winged thorn rose

Rosa sericea subsp. omeiensis f. pteracantha (S)

Genus: Rosa
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

R. sericea subsp. omeiensis f. pteracantha is a vigorous upright shrub with large flat crimson prickles on the young growth, neat, fern-like foliage and small, four-petalled creamy-white flowers in summer, followed by small orange-red hips

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suited to a wide range of situations but best in an open site in full sun, where ruby-red young thorns can be appreciated. Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil - see rose cultivation. Tolerant of poor soil and shade

Pruning

Pruning group 23 (roses)

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in late summer or autumn or by chip budding in summer. Propagate by seed; species roses can be propagated by seed but need stratification and germination may take two seasons

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids including rose root aphid, rose leafhopper, scale insects, large rose sawfly, rose leaf-rolling sawfly and rose slugworm

Diseases

May be subject to black spot, rose dieback, grey mould, rose rust, rose powdery mildew and downy mildew, rose sickness or replant disease and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years