R. canina - Discontinued
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
- Borders
- 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.
Shop now
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 COLOURColour 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 GUIDEBloom 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 GUIDEAll 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
Borders
Rose Hedges
Rose Hips
Attracting Bees
Borders
Rose Hedges
Rose HipsGrowing conditions
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types- Looking for a gift?
For every occasion, discover roses, gift cards and thoughtfully chosen collections to make the moment memorable.
How to Plant a Shrub Rose
Frequently Asked Questions
Need more help? For individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team here.
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.
Our 5 Year Guarantee covers any roses that fail to thrive when planted and cared for correctly within five years of purchase. This guarantee applies to roses purchased directly from David Austin®.
Find out more here
You may also like
