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Virginian rose | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Virginian rose

Rosa virginiana

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Rosa
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: American dwarf wild rose, shining-leaved rose

About this plant

R. virginiana is a medium-sized, upright, suckering species with a touch of blue-grey to the foliage. The flowers are single, about 6cm across, and may be pale or bright pink. They are followed by red, pumpkin-shaped hips

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, open position. Mulch in late winter and, to improve flowering, apply a balanced fertiliser in late winter or early spring

Pruning

Pruning group 20

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn

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 can also cause damage

Diseases

Rose black spot, rose rust and rose powdery mildew are the most common rose diseases. Can also be affected by rose dieback, replant disease, canker, honey fungus and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years