R. canina - Discontinued

Name: R. canina
Brand: David Austin Roses - UK
Price: 23.00 GBP

We no longer sell R. canina however, our rose experts have hand-picked an alternative rose that has many similar characteristics. If you would prefer to speak to us please use our Live Chat button or visit our Contact Us page.

R. canina

Wild Rose

The Dog Rose of our countryside. Unique among roses for its excessive variability. The flowers are usually soft pink but can vary between white to almost crimson. They are lightly fragrant and are followed by long, oval, scarlet hips. An open shrub, useful for wild planting and hedgerows. .

Colour: Soft pink
Flowering: Once Flowering
Bloom Size: Small
Family: Wild Rose
Size: Very Large Shrub
Height: 10ft (3m)
Width: 8ft (2.5m)
Year of Introduction: 1899

Attracting Bees
Mixed Border
Rose Hedges
Rose Hips

East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types

Our rose expert’s recommendation

R. complicata

Wild Rose

Large, single flowers, about 5 across, of brilliant bright pink. In mid-June the whole plant is covered with a mass of blooms. It has ample, large foliage and produces a good crop of red hips in the autumn. It forms an arching, spreading shrub, but is often grown as a climber. Unknown, Prior?to?1902.

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Description

The Dog Rose of our countryside. Unique among roses for its excessive variability. The flowers are usually soft pink but can vary between white to almost crimson. They are lightly fragrant and are followed by long, oval, scarlet hips. An open shrub, useful for wild planting and hedgerows. .

Characteristics

Colour: Soft pink

Bloom colour

Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
Flowering: Once Flowering

Repeat or once flowering?

Repeat flowering roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. Once flowering roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid-summer.
Bloom Size: Small

Bloom size guide

Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. Large bloom: 3.5-5" Medium bloom: 2-3.5" Small bloom: 1-2"
Family: Wild Rose
Size: Very Large Shrub

Size guide

All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
Height: 10ft (3m)
Width: 8ft (2.5m)
Year of Introduction: 1899

Location

Attracting Bees
Mixed Border
Rose Hedges
Rose Hips

Growing conditions

East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types

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Frequently asked questions

Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

When's the best time to plant roses?

Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

Do you provide a guarantee on your roses?

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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