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ROSA sericea subsp. omiensis pteracantha
Commonly known as Winged thorn rose
SHRUB AND SPECIES
Broad, flat crimson thorns which make this a conspicuous species. Pale yellow flowers
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £13.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Prune hard to encourage decorative - and useful - thorns. -
Place of origin
Western China. -
Rosa
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DeciduousSmall, fern-like, light-green leaves each have 11-17 elliptic or oblong leaflets 1-3cm (half to one and a quarter ins. ) long.
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Fully hardy
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.2m (7ft)
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Tall ShrubStiff, upright, vigorous species rose with large, translucent red prickles to 3cm (1.25in) or more wide and 2cm (¾in) tall on young stems. Solitary, single flowers 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) across, briefly, in summer followed by red hips.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowersFragrance(1-10) 1-2, slight.
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.2m (7ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderCoastal / windswept
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Roses - Care Guide
Planting Combinations