Rosa nitida - 20-30 CM C2

Description
The Shining rose (Rosa) is a rich-flowering rose that plays a special role in the garden but also on the balcony or terrace. The numerous flowers are pink and appear from June to July. Its round, orange-red fruits also have a special ornamental value when they ripen in September. With its upright and dense growth, this small shrub grows up to 1 m high and 1.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * attractive red autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, tolerant of flooding

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Shining rose are dark green, pinnate, glossy and alternate. They are about 7 - 9 cm in size. Shining rose turns bright red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Shining rose has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Shining rose is an upright and densely growing small shrub that can reach a height of 0.5 - 1 m and a width of 0.5 - 1.5 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Special rose soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to May.

Care
This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The pink-coloured, cupped flowers appear from June to July. These grow to about 4 - 5 cm in size.

Fruit
The orange-red, round fruits of Rosa nitida are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, cottage garden, bee pasture, bird food plant, jam, liqueur

Shoots
The shoots of Rosa nitida are spiny, red-brown in colour.

Root
Stoloniferous.