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Rosa spinosissima
Plant

Rosa spinosissima

Scots Rose

Planted in 2 show gardens on GardensDB.

2
Gardens
4
Designers
1
Studio
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
1.5–2.5 metres Max height
1.5–2.5 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 H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

2 gardens

  • A naturalistic garden with a gravel path, a rustic wall of stacked organic bales, corten steel rod screens, and beds of wildflower planting.
    360° tour available
    The RHS Crafted from Nature Garden
    Sam Stark Kemp, Laura Strand
  • A small pocket planting garden featuring a reclaimed timber bench with a yellow base and red metal beam, surrounded by mixed herbaceous plants and small trees.
    Silver Medal
    360° photo available
    Before the Concrete Sets
    Nathan Humphreys, Helen Haley