Rosa (o) rubiginosa - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The Eglantine 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. Their wonderful fragrance unfolds particularly on sunny, warm days. In addition, its oval, scarlet-red fruits have a special ornamental value when they are ripe from September. With its bushy and dense growth, this shrub grows up to 3 metres high and 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rosa elganteria.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, heat-loving

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eglantine rose are dark green, pinnate and alternate. They are about 5 - 7 cm in size. Eglantine rose turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Eglantine rose has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Eglantine rose is a bushy and dense growing shrub that can reach a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 2 - 3 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Flower
The pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers appear from June to July. They grow to about 3 - 5 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The scarlet-red, oval fruits of Rosa rubiginosa are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

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

Shoots
The shoots of Rosa rubiginosa are spiny.

Root
Rosa rubiginosa is a deep-rooting plant.