Climbing Wild Rose

(Rosa setigera)

The deciduous shrub has vine-like features allowing it to trail or climb for covering a trellis or fence. You can also grow it as thickets or a low hedge. The thorns on its woody stems are stout, short and slightly curved. The shiny, dark green compound leaves have 3-5 leaflets with long, pointed tips and finely serrated edges.

  • USDA Zone
    4-9
    Height
    6’-12’
    Width
    8’-10’
  • Light
    Full sun to partial shade
    Soil
    Well-drained, medium wet or moist soil

Flower

  • Size
    2.5’’-3’’
    Blooming Season
    Mid summer-early fall
    Fragrance
    Strong
  • Colors:
    Deep Pink

Care

Needs to be deeply watered regularly, preferably in the early morning.

Prune it just a bit in late winter to early spring.

Mulch in summer to keep the roots cool and help the soil retain moisture. Can do without fertilizers.

  • Pairs Well With
    Clematis

Image Source: Prairiemoon.com, Climbers.lsa.umich.edu, I.pinimg.com, Live.staticflickr.com, Ohiomosslichen.org

by | Updated:September 26, 2020

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