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Rosa canina
Plant

Rosa canina

Dog Rose

Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB.

3
Gardens
5
Designers
2
Studios
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How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained or moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
2.5–4 metres Max height
2.5–4 metres Max spread
5–10 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained or moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H6. Hardy Hardy, very cold winter (-20°C to -15°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

3 gardens

  • A naturalistic woodland garden features a dirt path leading to a carved wooden bench on a cobbled area, surrounded by lush green trees, ferns, wild grasses, and delicate pink and purple wildflowers.
    Gold Medal Best All About Plants Garden
    360° tour available
    Woodland Trust: Forgotten Forests Garden
    Ashleigh Aylett
  • A tranquil show garden featuring a rustic dry stone wall structure with wooden beams, a flagstone path, wooden seating, and abundant naturalistic planting with a twisted dead tree and a circular metal tree bench.
    Gold Medal People's Choice Best Show Garden
    360° tour available
    Lifted by Birds
    Tom Saunders, Jon Pilling, Amie Wheeldon
  • A tranquil show garden features a winding earth path, dry stone walls, a curved timber tunnel, and informal planting with red poppies, blue delphiniums, and grasses, bordered by a reddish wall.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    Hospice UK: Garden of Compassion
    Tom Hoblyn
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 5

Studios 2

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Rosa canina, ranked by how many gardens combine them.