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Dog Rose (Rosa Canina) Pack of 4 Cell Grown 1530cm
Our RHS Dog Rose (Rosa Canina) is a large fast growing native rose with prickly stems that carry clusters of single scented pale whitepink flowers in summer followed by glossy red eggshaped hits in autumn. It is most useful in mixed hedges as it has a scrambling habit so it forms an impenetrable barrier and will attract birds and deter intruders. Rosa Canina will grow in any suitable soil in particular well drained soil in sun or shade. It will withstand strong winds. The Rosa Canina has no serious insect or disease problems. Potential diseases include powdery mildew and rose rust. Potential insects include aphids caterpillars deer glasshouse red spider mite leafcutting bees leafhoppers rabbits rose leafrolling sawfly and scale insects. Only birds will eat the bitter cherries. It is good for rosehip syrup however If touched by the hairs it will cause a painful stinging sensation.