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    ROSA canina
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    ROSA canina

    Commonly known as Briar rose, Dog rose

    Single, pale pink or white flowers. Prickly stems.
     
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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
    • Deciduous
      Alternate leaves divided into 2-3 pairs of smaller, toothed leaflets
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
      Climbs through shrubs using hooked spines for support
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous, arching shrub. Produces 5-petalled flowers 5cm (2in) across with prominent, yellow stamens either solitary or in small clusters follwed by ovoid red fruit
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • fruits harmful if eaten
      People and pets.
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
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