Musk Rose
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Musk Rose is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Habit
- Climber
- Height
- 4 m
- Spread
- 3 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Clay
- Soil moisture
- dry – moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 8
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Climbing shrub rose for sunny, warm sites on walls or supports, on nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Strongly fragrant; in cool regions choose a sheltered site.
Frequently asked questions
Musk Rose: how big does it get?
Musk Rose (Rosa moschata) grows as a Climber and reaches roughly 4 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 3 m. Growth is fast.
Musk Rose: what site does it need?
Musk Rose tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 8.
Musk Rose: is it hardy?
Musk Rose is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Musk Rose: will it grow in Central Europe?
Musk Rose is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Musk Rose: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from June to August.
Musk Rose: when is it harvested?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate the fruit ripens from September to November.
Musk Rose: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Musk Rose. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Musk Rose: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 4/10, Medicinal 4/10, Other uses 4/10.
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