Rosa (o) multiflora - 60-80 CM C2

Description
The Japanese 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 white and appear from June to July. Their intense fragrance unfolds particularly on sunny, warm days. In addition, its round, red fruits have a special ornamental value when they are ripe from September. With its spreading and broad growth, this shrub grows up to 3 metres high and 2.5 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rosa polyantha.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * Suitable for flowering hedges * cut flower * strongly scented flowers * heat tolerant, drought resistant, wind resistant, shade tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese rose are dark green, pinnate, glossy, alternate. Long adherent.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese rose has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese rose is a spreading and broad shrub that can reach a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 1.5 - 2.5 m.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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
- Parts of the plant infected with mildew must be cut off, otherwise the disease can spread further. To prevent new infections, the rose can be treated with appropriate fungicides. - If infected with star sooty mould, all diseased leaves (black spots) should be removed. If necessary, treatment with suitable fungicides is also recommended. - To encourage the formation of new flower buds, wilted flowers should always be cut back to the next fully formed leaf. - Roses should never be planted where roses have already been growing. If no other planting site is available, the soil should be generously replaced.

Flower
The white, cup-shaped flowers appear from June to July. They grow to about 1 - 3 cm and are strongly scented.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Rosa multiflora are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Cling for a very long time.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, cottage garden, hedge

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

Root
Rosa multiflora is a taproot.