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R. sericea pteracantha

R. sericea pteracantha

Wild Rose
    • Delivered without foliage or soil
    • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
    • Traditionally, Planted in dormancy in the winter months (October-April)
    • Planting bare roots in the winter allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
    • Cost-effective, particularly when planted on mass.
    Description
    Prized by florists for its enormous flat, red, translucent young thorns. Prune hard to encourage new thorns. Small ferny foliage; insignificant white flowers with only four petals. .
    Characteristics
    • Colour: White
    • Flowering: Once Flowering
    • Bloom Size: Small
    • Family: Wild Rose
    • Size: Very Large Shrub
    • Height: 2.5cm
    • Width: 180cm
    • Year of Introduction: 1899
    Location
    • Attracting Bees
    • Mixed Border
    • Rose Hips
    Growing conditions
    • East, South, West Facing
    • Full Sunlight
    • All soil types
    How to plant a shrub rose
    Frequently asked questions

    Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

    Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

    Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

    Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

    We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. That’s the David Austin promise. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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