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The Dog Rose is a hedgerow shrub with an open growth habit and long, arching, prickly stems. It is often used in reclamation planting and for land stabilisation. In early summer it produces large scented flowers that vary from pink through to white. The rosehips are egg shaped and bright red providing autumn colour and food for wildlife. Packed with vitamin C , the hips in the form of a tea have been used to treat kidney problems. The national flower of Romania
Rosa canina
Common name: Dog Rose.
Native: Europe
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 4m x4m
Treatment required: Deeply dormant requires 39 weeks stratification treatment.
Seeds / kg: c.67,000 86% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Thrives in most soils but prefers heavier ones.
Planting instructions: Sun or semi-shade. Good in mixed hedgerows or on meadow edges.
Mature height: 4m x 4m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | Seed Pack (approx 210 seeds) |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Flowering Month | June, July |
| Colour | pink, white |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | shrub |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | berries, flowers |
| Wildlife | yes |
| Requires | sun |
| Native | yes |
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