Glaucous Dog Rose
Will it grow where I live?
Glaucous Dog Rose is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 2 m
- Spread
- 1.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 4–8
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – moist
- pH
- 5.3 – 8.6
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Rosa dumalis prefers full sun and well-drained soil with consistent moisture. It tolerates a wide range of temperatures and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage flowering. Suitable for hedging and natural fences.
Frequently asked questions
Glaucous Dog Rose: how big does it get?
Glaucous Dog Rose (Rosa dumalis) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is medium.
Glaucous Dog Rose: what site does it need?
Glaucous Dog Rose tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Glaucous Dog Rose: is it hardy?
Glaucous Dog Rose is listed as hardy in zone 4–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Glaucous Dog Rose: will it grow in Central Europe?
Glaucous Dog Rose is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
Glaucous Dog Rose: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from June to July.
Glaucous Dog Rose: when is it harvested?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate the fruit ripens from September to November.
Glaucous Dog Rose: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Glaucous Dog Rose are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Glaucous Dog Rose: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 1/10.
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