Nootka Rose, Wild Roses, Shrub Roses
Noted for its attractive pink blooms, and red rose hips that persist in the winter, Rosa nutkana (Nootka Rose) is a stout and erect deciduous shrub adorned with slightly arching, prickly branches. They are clothed with gray-green, pinnately divided leaves, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm), with 5-7 sharply toothed leaflets. In late spring to mid summer, the shrub is covered with a plentiful array of fragrant, single, deep pink flowers, 2.5 in. across (6 cm), with yellow central stamens. Borne usually singly (but sometimes in pairs or triplets) at the ends of the branches, they are followed by showy, round to pear-shaped, bright red rose-hips. If left on the shrub, they will persist into winter to the delight of hungry birds who will feast on the colorful hips. Nootka Rose spreads by suckering roots, as far as space and moisture permit, to form broad thickets. It is often used as a spiny hedge in a garden where it can roam freely to form a large thicket. It is valuable for stabilizing banks, especially along streams. Nootka Rose thickets are used for nesting and escape cover by birds, including waterfowl, and, small mammals.
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Hardiness | 5,6,7,8,9 |
Heat Zones | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, A2, A3, 1A, 3B |
Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Aristolochiaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer |
Height | 5' - 6' |
Spread | 3' - 4' |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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