Species Rose, Scotch Briar, Burnet Rose, Wild Irish Rose
Rosaspinosissima

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Species: spinosissima (spin-oh-SIS-ee-muh)

Synonym:Rosa utescens var. spinosa

Synonym:Rosa myriacantha

Synonym:Rosa pimpinellifolia

Synonym:Rosa rubella

Synonym:Rosa rupincola

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Propagation Methods

By simple layering

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Flower Fragrance

Very Fragrant

Bloom Color

White (w)

Bloom Shape

Single

Habit

Shrub

Patent Information

Non-patented

Other Details

Shade-tolerant
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Resistant to rust
Sets hips

Pruning Instructions

Avoid pruning

Class

Species

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Water Requirements

Unknown

Where to Grow

Unknown