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ROSA canina
Commonly known as Briar rose, Dog rose
Single, pale pink or white flowers. Prickly stems.
£11.50 , 5+ £10.00
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Good to know
Well known, native plant of wild hedges. Wildlife plant - flowers attract insects and birds eat the hips. A layer of hairs around the seeds can cause irritation to the mouth and digestive tract -
Place of origin
Europe, northern Africa, southwestern Asia -
DeciduousAlternate leaves divided into 2-3 pairs of smaller, toothed leaflets
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingClimbs through shrubs using hooked spines for support
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubVigorous, arching shrub. Produces 5-petalled flowers 5cm (2in) across with prominent, yellow stamens either solitary or in small clusters follwed by ovoid red fruit
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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fruits harmful if eaten
People and pets. -
Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
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